How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Mechow (RZ) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Mechow 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 RZ license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Mechow

RZ· Landkreis Herzogtum

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Mechow

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 Mechow

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

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Responsible registration office Mechow

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

Kesselflickerstr. 2
21493 Elmenhorst
Schleswig-Holstein

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, Di 14:00-16:00, Do 14:00-18:00

Contact

Phone:: 04151-8673-0
Email:: strassenverkehr@kreis-rz.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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