How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Lichtenfels (LIF, STE) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Lichtenfels 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 LIF, STE license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Lichtenfels

LIF STE· Landratsamt Lichtenfels

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Lichtenfels

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 Lichtenfels

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

More digital platform services for Lichtenfels (LIF, STE)

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Responsible registration office Lichtenfels

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

Kronacher Str. 28-30
96215 Lichtenfels
Bayern

Opening hours: Mo-Mi 07:45-16:00, Do 07:45-17:00, Fr 07:45-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 09571-18-9010
Email:: zulassungsstelle@lra-lif.bayern.de

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You complete the process directly on this platform – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Documents and plates arrive by post.

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