How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Zella (EA, SLZ, WAK) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Zella 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 EA, SLZ, WAK license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered EA, SLZ, WAK license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Bad Salzungen.

Vehicle transfer in Zella

EA SLZ WAK· Landratsamt Wartburgkreis

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Zella

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 Zella

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

More digital platform services for Zella (EA, SLZ, WAK)

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Responsible registration office Zella

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

Erzberger Allee 14
36433 Bad Salzungen
Thüringen

Opening hours: Mo 07:30-12:00, Mo 13:00-15:00, Di 07:30-12:00, Di 13:00-15:00, Mi 07:30-12:00, Mi 13:00-15:00, Do 07:30-12:00, Do 13:00-18:00, Fr 07:30-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 03695-61-6106
Email:: strassenverkehr@wartburgkreis.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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