How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Westerkappeln (BF, ST, TE) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Westerkappeln 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 BF, ST, TE license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered BF, ST, TE license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Rheine.

Vehicle transfer in Westerkappeln

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Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Westerkappeln? 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 Westerkappeln can be found here.

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Westerkappeln

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 Westerkappeln

How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Westerkappeln (BF, ST, TE) online?: Digital entry for the Westerkappeln registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landkreis Steinfurt) is not required.
Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Westerkappeln?: For online processing in the Westerkappeln 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 BF, ST, TE license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered BF, ST, TE license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Rheine.

More digital platform services for Westerkappeln (BF, ST, TE)

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Responsible registration office Westerkappeln

Landkreis Steinfurt – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Bayernstr. 58
48429 Rheine
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo 07:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00, Di-Do 07:30-12:00, 13:30-15:30, Fr 07:30-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 05971-80-8250
Email:: kfz.zulassung@kreis-steinfurt.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Westerkappeln 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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