How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Hamburg Cranz (HH) online?

Digital entry for the Hamburg Cranz registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landesbetrieb Verkehr (LBV)) is not required.

Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Hamburg Cranz?

For online processing in the Hamburg Cranz 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 HH license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered HH license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Hamburg.

Vehicle transfer in Hamburg Cranz

HH· Landesbetrieb Verkehr (LBV)

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Hamburg Cranz

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 Hamburg Cranz

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

More digital platform services for Hamburg Cranz (HH)

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Responsible registration office Hamburg Cranz

Landesbetrieb Verkehr (LBV) – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Schnackenburgallee 43
22525 Hamburg
Hamburg

Opening hours: Mo,Mi 07:00-14:00, Di,Do 07:00-18:00, Fr 07:00-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 040-42858 3200
Email:: kfz-zulassung@lbv.hamburg.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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