How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Lübeck (HL) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Lübeck 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 HL license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Lübeck

HL· Stadt Lübeck

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Lübeck

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 Lübeck

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

More digital platform services for Lübeck (HL)

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Responsible registration office Lübeck

Stadt Lübeck – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Meesenring 7
23566 Lübeck
Schleswig-Holstein

Opening hours: Mo 08:00-14:00, Di 08:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00, Mi 08:00-12:00, Do 08:00-14:00, Fr 08:00-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 0451-122-3330
Email:: kfz-zulassungsbehoerde@luebeck.de

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You complete the process directly on this platform – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Documents and plates arrive by post.

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