How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Detern (LER) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Detern 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 LER license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Detern

LER· Landkreis Leer

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Detern

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 Detern

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

More digital platform services for Detern (LER)

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Responsible registration office Detern

Landkreis Leer – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Deichstr. 26
26789 Leer
Niedersachsen

Opening hours: Mo-Di 07:30-12:30 und 13:30-15:30, Mi 07:30-12:30, Do 07:30-12:30 und 13:30-17:00, Fr 07:30-12:30

Contact

Phone:: 0491-926-1410
Email:: kfz@lkleer.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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