How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Rostock (BÜZ, DBR, HRO, TET) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Rostock 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 BÜZ, DBR, HRO, TET license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered BÜZ, DBR, HRO, TET license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Rostock.

Vehicle transfer in Rostock

BÜZ DBR HRO TET· Stadt Rostock

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Rostock

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 Rostock

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

More digital platform services for Rostock (BÜZ, DBR, HRO, TET)

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Responsible registration office Rostock

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

Charles-Darwin-Ring 6
18059 Rostock
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Opening hours: Mo 09:00-12:00, Di 09:00-18:00, Mi geschlossen, Do 09:00-16:00, Fr 09:00-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 0381-381-3145
Email:: stadtamt-verkehrsabteilung@rostock.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Rostock 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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