How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Gifhorn (GF) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Gifhorn 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 GF license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Gifhorn

GF· Landkreis Gifhorn

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Gifhorn

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 Gifhorn

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

More digital platform services for Gifhorn (GF)

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Responsible registration office Gifhorn

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

Schlossplatz 1
38518 Gifhorn
Niedersachsen

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

Contact

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