Do I need an appointment for online registration in Carlow?

No. When you complete new registration, transfer, deregistration, or custom plate reservation via the online platform, no visit to the authority is required. Certificates, stickers, and plates are sent by post.

Which documents are required on the platform for Carlow?

For digital submission you need a valid ID card or passport, registration certificate part I and part II (with security codes), and the 7-character eVB insurance number.

Which license plate prefixes are issued in Carlow?

In the registration district Carlow, the official license plate prefix(es) GDB, GVM, HWI, NWM, WIS are issued.

Is iKfz-Zulassung Mecklenburg-Vorpommern a government authority?

No. iKfz-Zulassung Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is an independent private online platform. Technical application processing is carried out via our service partner registered with the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

Registration office Carlow – online registration & info

Official license plate codes:GDB GVM HWI NWM WIS

Platform overview for Carlow

Via the digital i-Kfz platform for Carlow (license plate code: GDB, GVM, HWI, NWM, WIS), all standard vehicle procedures can be completed paperlessly: new registration, re-registration, deregistration, transfer of ownership, change of address, emissions sticker, and custom license plate reservation. You need a valid ID card or passport, registration certificate parts I and II (with security codes), and the electronic insurance confirmation (eVB). Submission is handled directly online through our registered service partner – without an appointment at the authority.

Digital i-Kfz services on the platform for Carlow

Select your desired procedure for the Carlow registration district. You will find all local requirements and direct access to online processing.

New registration

Register a new vehicle in Carlow: online, without an appointment at the registration office. Required documents, process, fees and contact details of the responsible authority in Carlow.

Start registration online

Re-registration

Re-register a de-registered vehicle in Carlow – online, no appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Carlow registration office.

Start re-registration online

De-registration

De-register a vehicle in Carlow (take out of service): online, without an appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Carlow registration office.

Start de-registration online

Transfer of ownership

Transfer a vehicle in Carlow: on change of keeper, purchase or relocation – online, no appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Carlow registration office.

Start transfer online

Change of address

Change the keeper address in Carlow after moving – online, no appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Carlow registration office.

Start change of address online

Green emissions sticker

Order the official green emissions sticker (level 4) for Carlow online – printed with your licence plate for all German low-emission zones.

Order emissions sticker online

Personalised plate

Reserve a personalised plate in Carlow: check availability online and reserve with the registration office. Process and contact for Carlow.

Reserve personalised plate

Licence plates

Order licence plates for Carlow online: embossed to standard, delivered by post. Sizes, types and information for Carlow.

Order plates online

Car insurance & eVB

Compare car insurance rates for Carlow, save on premiums and receive your 7-digit electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number) immediately.

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Duration & overview of digital vehicle services in Carlow

Key benchmarks for digital vehicle procedures in the registration district Carlow (GDB, GVM, HWI, NWM, WIS):

Procedure in Carlow	Input time	Key documents	Direct link
Vehicle deregistration	~3 min	Part I + plate security codes	Deregistration Carlow →
Transfer / change of keeper	~5 min	Parts I & II, eVB number, ID	Transfer Carlow →
New registration	~5 min	Part II, CoC document, eVB number	New registration Carlow →
Re-registration	~5 min	Parts I & II, eVB number, valid inspection (HU)	Re-registration Carlow →
Custom plate (GDB)	~2 min	Desired combination & keeper details	Custom plate Carlow →

Local vehicle registration authority for Carlow

Public information of the competent authority (Stadt Wismar) – not part of this service.

Langer Steinschlag 4
23936 Grevesmühlen
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

On-site opening hours: Mo 09:00-12:00, Di 09:00-12:00 13:00-16:00, Mi 09:00-12:00, Do 09:00-12:00 13:00-18:00, Fr 08:00-11:30, Sa-So geschlossen

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Authority contact & available services in Carlow

Phone:: 03841-3040-3616
Email:: kfz-zulassung@nordwestmecklenburg.de

Supported procedures in the Carlow district

New registration
Re-registration
De-registration
Transfer of ownership
Change of address
Green emissions sticker
Personalised plate

4 steps on the digital platform for Carlow

11. Have vehicle documents readyKeep your ID document, registration certificate parts I & II (with security codes), and your eVB code at hand.
22. Select your online procedureOpen the required i-Kfz service (new registration, transfer, deregistration, or custom plate) on the platform.
33. Submit digitallyEnter vehicle and keeper details online, verify your identity digitally, and submit your application directly.
44. Drive immediately & receive by mailStart driving right away with your provisional certificate; official documents, stickers, and plates arrive by mail.

Questions & answers about the digital platform in Carlow

All FAQ for Carlow Guides Carlow

What are the opening hours of the registration authority in Carlow?: The regular counter hours of the authority in Carlow (Stadt Wismar) are: Mo 09:00-12:00, Di 09:00-12:00 13:00-16:00, Mi 09:00-12:00, Do 09:00-12:00 13:00-18:00, Fr 08:00-11:30, Sa-So geschlossen. Via the digital i-Kfz platform, you are not bound by these hours and can register or deregister your vehicle online 24/7.
Do I need an appointment for online registration in Carlow?: No. When you complete new registration, transfer, deregistration, or custom plate reservation via the online platform, no visit to the authority is required. Certificates, stickers, and plates are sent by post.
Which documents are required on the platform for Carlow?: For digital submission you need a valid ID card or passport, registration certificate part I and part II (with security codes), and the 7-character eVB insurance number.
Which license plate prefixes are issued in Carlow?: In the registration district Carlow, the official license plate prefix(es) GDB, GVM, HWI, NWM, WIS are issued.
Is iKfz-Zulassung Mecklenburg-Vorpommern a government authority?: No. iKfz-Zulassung Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is an independent private online platform. Technical application processing is carried out via our service partner registered with the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

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Last updated: 24.10.2026.

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