How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Stade (STD) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Stade 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 STD license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Stade

STD· Landkreis Stade

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Stade

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 Stade

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

More digital platform services for Stade (STD)

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Responsible registration office Stade

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

Harburger Str. 193
21680 Stade
Niedersachsen

Opening hours: Mo 08:00-15:30, Di 08:00-15:30, Mi 08:00-12:00, Do 08:00-17:00, Fr 08:00-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 04141-12-3650
Email:: strassenverkehrsamt@landkreis-stade.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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