How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Herne (HER, WAR) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Herne 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 HER, WAR license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Herne

HER WAR· Stadt Herne

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Herne

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 Herne

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

More digital platform services for Herne (HER, WAR)

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Responsible registration office Herne

Stadt Herne – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Südstr. 8
44625 Herne
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo-Di 08:00-12:00 13:00-15:30, Mi 08:00-12:00 13:00-15:30, Do 08:00-12:00 13:00-18:00, Fr 08:00-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 02323-16-2580
Email:: strassenverkehrsamt@herne.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Herne 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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