How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg (HEF, ROF) online?

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

Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg?

For online processing in the Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg 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 HEF, ROF license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg

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Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg? 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 Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg can be found here.

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg

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 Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg

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

More digital platform services for Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg (HEF, ROF)

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Responsible registration office Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Friedloser Str. 12
36251 Bad Hersfeld
Hessen

Opening hours: Mo-Di 08:00-16:00, Mi 08:00-13:00, Do 08:00-17:30, Fr 08:00-13:00, Sa 09:00-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 06621-87-0
Email:: buergerservice@hef-rof.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg online now

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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