How quickly can I submit New registration for Kesten (BKS, WIL) online?

Digital entry for the Kesten 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 New registration in Kesten?

For online processing in the Kesten district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.

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.

New vehicle registration in Kesten

BKS WIL· Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich

Would you like to register a brand-new or first-time vehicle in Kesten? Today you can complete the registration entirely online – no queue number and no in-person appointment at the Kesten registration office. On this page you will find the required documents, the process and the contact details of the authority responsible for Kesten.

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Documents required for New registration in Kesten

Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Registration certificate part II (vehicle title)
SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents
ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper

How New registration works online

1Enter vehicle and keeper details online
2Check and reserve a personalised plate
3Sign documents digitally (eID or upload)
4Registration is filed with the authority, plates arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: New registration in Kesten

How quickly can I submit New registration for Kesten (BKS, WIL) online?: Digital entry for the Kesten 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 New registration in Kesten?: For online processing in the Kesten district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.
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 Kesten (BKS, WIL)

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Responsible registration office Kesten

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

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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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