How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Leipzig (Stadt) (L) online?

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

Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Leipzig (Stadt)?

For online processing in the Leipzig (Stadt) 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 L license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Leipzig (Stadt)

L· Stadt Leipzig

Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Leipzig (Stadt)? 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 Leipzig (Stadt) can be found here.

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Leipzig (Stadt)

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 Leipzig (Stadt)

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

More digital platform services for Leipzig (Stadt) (L)

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Responsible registration office Leipzig (Stadt)

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

Prager Str. 136
04317 Leipzig
Sachsen

Opening hours: Mo-Di 08:00-18:00, Mi,Fr 08:00-12:00, Do 08:00-16:00

Contact

Phone:: 0341-123-8464
Email:: zulassung@leipzig.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Leipzig (Stadt) 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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