How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Hontheim (BKS, WIL) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Hontheim 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 BKS, WIL license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered BKS, WIL license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Bernkastel-Kues.

Vehicle transfer in Hontheim

BKS WIL· Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Hontheim

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 Hontheim

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

More digital platform services for Hontheim (BKS, WIL)

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Responsible registration office Hontheim

Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Gestade 18
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Rheinland-Pfalz

Opening hours: Mo-Mi 08:00-12:00 14:00-16:00, Do 08:00-12:00 14:00-18:00, Fr 08:00-12:00 14:00-16:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 06531-54-250
Email:: zulassungsbehoerde@bernkastel-wittlich.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Hontheim 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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