How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Drais (MZ) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Drais 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 MZ license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Drais

MZ· Stadt Mainz

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Drais

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 Drais

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

More digital platform services for Drais (MZ)

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Responsible registration office Drais

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

Elly-Beinhorn-Str. 16
55129 Mainz
Rheinland-Pfalz

Opening hours: Mo,Mi,Fr 07:30-12:00, Di 07:30-15:00, Do 07:30-12:00 13:00-17:30

Contact

Phone:: 06131-12-2424
Email:: Zulassungsstelle@stadt.mainz.de

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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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