How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Steinheid (NH, SON) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Steinheid 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 NH, SON license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Steinheid

NH SON· Landratsamt Sonneberg

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Steinheid

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 Steinheid

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

More digital platform services for Steinheid (NH, SON)

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Responsible registration office Steinheid

Landratsamt Sonneberg – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Bahnhofstr. 66
96515 Sonneberg
Thüringen

Opening hours: Mo 08:00-12:00, Di 08:00-12:00 14:00-16:00, Mi 08:00-12:00, Do 08:00-12:00 14:00-17:30, Fr 08:00-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 03675-871-238
Email:: kfz.zulassung@lkson.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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