How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Lindhorst (RI, SHG) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Lindhorst 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 RI, SHG license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Lindhorst

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Lindhorst

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 Lindhorst

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

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Responsible registration office Lindhorst

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

Jahnstr. 20
31655 Stadthagen
Niedersachsen

Opening hours: Mo 08:00-13:00, Di-Mi 08:00-12:00, Do 08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00, Fr 08:00-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 05721-703-1700
Email:: zulassung@schaumburg.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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