How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Gimbweiler (BIR) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Gimbweiler 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 BIR license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Gimbweiler

BIR· Landkreis Birkenfeld

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Gimbweiler

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 Gimbweiler

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

More digital platform services for Gimbweiler (BIR)

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Responsible registration office Gimbweiler

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

Georg-Maus-Str. 1
55743 Birkenfeld
Rheinland-Pfalz

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-11:45, Do 15:30-17:45

Contact

Phone:: 0678164159
Email:: kfzzulassung@idar-oberstein.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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