Vehicle transfer in Kiel
Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Kiel? 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 Kiel can be found here.
Start transfer online →Documents required for transfer of ownership in Kiel
- 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
Responsible registration office Kiel
Stadt Kiel – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.
Saarbrückenstr. 14724113 Kiel
Schleswig-Holstein
Opening hours: Mo-Di 07:30-16:00, Mi 07:30-12:00, Do 07:30-18:00, Fr 07:00-12:00
Contact
- Phone:
- 0431-901-2037
- Email:
- kfz-zulassung@kiel.de
Start transfer of ownership in Kiel online now
You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.
Start transfer online →Back to the Kiel overview. Last updated: 01.08.2026.
