Do I need an appointment for online registration in Gifhorn?

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 Gifhorn?

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 Gifhorn?

In the registration district Gifhorn, the official license plate prefix(es) GF are issued.

Is iKfz-Plattform Niedersachsen a government authority?

No. iKfz-Plattform Niedersachsen is an independent private online platform. All procedures are carried out directly on this platform; the data is transmitted to the authorities via the official i-Kfz interface of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

Digital vehicle platform Gifhorn – register & deregister online

Official license plate codes:GF

Platform overview for Gifhorn

Via the digital i-Kfz platform for Gifhorn (license plate code: GF), 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 on this platform – without an appointment at the authority.

Digital i-Kfz services on the platform for Gifhorn

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

Drive immediately~5 min

New registration

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

Start registration online

Stops tax & insurance~3 min

De-registration

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

Start de-registration online

Keep or change plate~5 min

Transfer of ownership

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

Start transfer online

No office appointment~5 min

Re-registration

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

Start re-registration online

Direct reservation~2 min

Personalised plate

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

Reserve personalised plate

DIN-certified embossing~2 min

Licence plates

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

Order plates online

Paperless from home~3 min

Change of address

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

Start change of address online

For all low-emission zones~1 min

Green emissions sticker

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

Order emissions sticker online

eVB via SMS / emailInstant

Car insurance & eVB

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

Compare rates & get eVB

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Registration in Gifhorn: On-site vs. Online comparison

Why more vehicle owners choose digital registration:

Landkreis Gifhorn (vor Ort)

Klassischer Behördengang mit Termin

−Wartezeiten: Oft 2 bis 4 Wochen Vorlaufzeit für einen freien Behördentermin.
−Aufwand: Anfahrt, Parkplatzsuche und Wartezeiten im Straßenverkehrsamt.
−Eingeschränkte Zeiten: Nur während der behördlichen Öffnungszeiten geöffnet.
−Formfehler: Bei unvollständigen Unterlagen ist ein neuer Vor-Ort-Termin nötig.

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iKfz-Plattform Niedersachsen (Online nach i-Kfz Phase 4)

Bequem von zu Hause in 2 Minuten

✓Sofort-Bescheid: Direkt gültige Bestätigung zum Download & sofortigen Ausdrucken.
✓24/7 verfügbar: Rund um die Uhr, an Wochenenden und Feiertagen ohne Wartezeit.
✓Ohne Ausweis-PIN: Kfz-Abmeldung ohne Elster-Zertifikat und ohne eID-PIN möglich.
✓100 % rechtsgültig: Offizieller KBA-Bescheid für Kfz-Versicherung und Hauptzollamt.

Duration & overview of digital vehicle services in Gifhorn

Key benchmarks for digital vehicle procedures in the registration district Gifhorn (GF):

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

Local vehicle registration authority for Gifhorn

Public information of the competent authority (Landkreis Gifhorn) – not part of this service.

Schlossplatz 1
38518 Gifhorn
Niedersachsen

On-site opening hours: Mo 07:30-14:00, Di 07:30-12:00 14:00-17:00, Mi 07:30-12:00, Do 07:30-12:00 14:00-17:00, Fr 07:30-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

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Authority contact & available services in Gifhorn

Phone:: 05371-82-370
Email:: verkehrsamt@gifhorn.de

Supported procedures in the Gifhorn 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 Gifhorn

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 Gifhorn

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What are the opening hours of the registration authority in Gifhorn?: The regular counter hours of the authority in Gifhorn (Landkreis Gifhorn) are: Mo 07:30-14:00, Di 07:30-12:00 14:00-17:00, Mi 07:30-12:00, Do 07:30-12:00 14:00-17:00, Fr 07:30-12:00, 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 Gifhorn?: 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 Gifhorn?: 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 Gifhorn?: In the registration district Gifhorn, the official license plate prefix(es) GF are issued.
Is iKfz-Plattform Niedersachsen a government authority?: No. iKfz-Plattform Niedersachsen is an independent private online platform. All procedures are carried out directly on this platform; the data is transmitted to the authorities via the official i-Kfz interface of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

Neighboring registration districts around Gifhorn

Overview of neighboring registration authorities and districts in Niedersachsen:

Postcodes & towns served by the registration office Gifhorn

The registration authority Landkreis Gifhorn is responsible for the following postcodes and towns. All procedures can be completed online for each of these places – without travelling to the office.

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Digital i-Kfz platforms in other federal states

You complete the digital procedures directly on this platform: Reserve personalised plate.