Do I need an appointment for online registration in Kesten?

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 Kesten?

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 Kesten?

In the registration district Kesten, the official license plate prefix(es) BKS, WIL are issued.

Is iKfz-Zulassung Rheinland-Pfalz a government authority?

No. iKfz-Zulassung Rheinland-Pfalz is an independent private online platform. Technical application processing is carried out via our service partner registered with the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

Registration office Kesten – online registration & info

Official license plate codes:BKS WIL

Platform overview for Kesten

Via the digital i-Kfz platform for Kesten (54518) (license plate code: BKS, WIL), 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. For vehicle owners in Kesten (54518), the competent registration authority is Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich in 54470 Bernkastel-Kues – with online registration, you save the trip to Bernkastel-Kues. 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 through our registered service partner – without an appointment at the authority.

Digital i-Kfz services on the platform for Kesten

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

New registration

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

Start registration online

Re-registration

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

Start re-registration online

De-registration

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

Start de-registration online

Transfer of ownership

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

Start transfer online

Change of address

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

Start change of address online

Green emissions sticker

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

Order emissions sticker online

Personalised plate

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

Reserve personalised plate

Licence plates

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

Order plates online

Car insurance & eVB

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

Compare rates & get eVB

Interactive Custom License Plate Format Checker

Test your desired combination against official KBA format rules (maximum 8 characters, permitted letter and number sequence) and check live availability.

★DBKS•AB123

Total characters (max. 8): 8 / 8

District code

1–2 letters

1–4 digits

Suffix

Combination meets official KBA format requirements (§ 9 FZV).

Official fee: €12.80 (€10.20 custom plate + €2.60 reservation under GebOSt)

Duration & overview of digital vehicle services in Kesten

Key benchmarks for digital vehicle procedures in the registration district Kesten (BKS, WIL):

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

Local vehicle registration authority for Kesten

Public information of the competent authority (Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich) – not part of this service.

Competent authority for Kesten (54518): Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich

Gestade 18
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Rheinland-Pfalz

On-site 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

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Authority contact & available services in Kesten

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

Supported procedures in the Kesten 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 Kesten

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 Kesten

All FAQ for Kesten Guides Kesten

What are the opening hours of the registration authority in Kesten?: The regular counter hours of the authority in Kesten (Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich) are: 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. 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 Kesten?: 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 Kesten?: 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 Kesten?: In the registration district Kesten, the official license plate prefix(es) BKS, WIL are issued.
Is iKfz-Zulassung Rheinland-Pfalz a government authority?: No. iKfz-Zulassung Rheinland-Pfalz is an independent private online platform. Technical application processing is carried out via our service partner registered with the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

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Last updated: 27.10.2026.

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