How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Witten (EN, WIT) online?

Digital entry for the Witten registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landkreis Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis) is not required.

Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Witten?

For online processing in the Witten district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), Previous plates (if changing the plate), SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document.

How do I receive the documents and stickers for my EN, WIT license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered EN, WIT license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Witten-Herbede.

Vehicle transfer in Witten

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Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Witten? With a transfer, the vehicle is re-registered to you or to your new place of residence. You decide whether to keep the previous plate or choose a new one. All steps, documents and the responsible authority in Witten can be found here.

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Witten

Registration certificate parts I and II
Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV)
Previous plates (if changing the plate)
SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document

How Transfer of ownership works online

1Enter vehicle and new keeper details
2Upload eVB and roadworthiness certificate
3Sign documents digitally
4Transfer is filed, documents arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: Transfer of ownership in Witten

How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Witten (EN, WIT) online?: Digital entry for the Witten registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landkreis Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis) is not required.
Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Witten?: For online processing in the Witten district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), Previous plates (if changing the plate), SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my EN, WIT license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered EN, WIT license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Witten-Herbede.

More digital platform services for Witten (EN, WIT)

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Responsible registration office Witten

Landkreis Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Wittener Str. 100
58456 Witten-Herbede
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo 07:00-15:00, Di 07:00-17:00, Mi 07:00-12:00, Do 07:00-15:00, Fr 07:00-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 02302-202-4200
Email:: verwaltung@en-kreis.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Witten online now

You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.

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