How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Birkigt (RU, SLF) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Birkigt 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 RU, SLF license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Birkigt

RU SLF· Landratsamt Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Birkigt

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 Birkigt

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

More digital platform services for Birkigt (RU, SLF)

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Responsible registration office Birkigt

Landratsamt Saalfeld-Rudolstadt – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Schloßstr. 24
07318 Saalfeld
Thüringen

Opening hours: Mo 08:00-14:00, Di 08:00-12:00 13:00-16:00, Mi 08:00-14:00, Do 08:00-12:00 13:00-18:00, Fr 08:00-14:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 03671-823-192
Email:: zulassung@kreis-slf.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Birkigt 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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