How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Nürnberg (N) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Nürnberg 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 N license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Nürnberg

N· Stadt Nürnberg-Süd

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

Start transfer online All services for Nürnberg

Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Nürnberg

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 Nürnberg

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

More digital platform services for Nürnberg (N)

Switch directly to other digital vehicle procedures in the Nürnberg registration district:

Responsible registration office Nürnberg

Stadt Nürnberg-Süd – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Rathenauplatz 18
90489 Nürnberg
Bayern

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

Contact

Phone:: 0911-231-0
Email:: oa1@stadt.nuernberg.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Nürnberg online now

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

Start transfer online →

Back to the Nürnberg overview. Last updated: 29.10.2026.