How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Zell (COC, ZEL) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Zell 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 COC, ZEL license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered COC, ZEL license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Zell (Mosel).

Vehicle transfer in Zell

COC ZEL· Landkreis Cochem-Zell

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Zell

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 Zell

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

More digital platform services for Zell (COC, ZEL)

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Responsible registration office Zell

Landkreis Cochem-Zell – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Corray 1
56856 Zell (Mosel)
Rheinland-Pfalz

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00, Do 14:00-17:00

Contact

Phone:: 06542-701-32
Email:: g.schilken@vg-zell.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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