How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Lingen (EL) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Lingen 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 EL license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Lingen

EL· Landkreis Emsland

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Lingen

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 Lingen

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

More digital platform services for Lingen (EL)

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Responsible registration office Lingen

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

Am Wall Süd 21
49808 Lingen
Niedersachsen

Opening hours: Mo,Mi 08:00-15:00, Di,Do,Fr 08:00-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 05931-84-3304
Email:: landkreis@emsland.de

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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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