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

Digital entry for the Linau 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 Linau?

For online processing in the Linau 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 Linau

RZ· Landkreis Herzogtum

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Linau

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 Linau

How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Linau (RZ) online?: Digital entry for the Linau 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 Linau?: For online processing in the Linau 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.

More digital platform services for Linau (RZ)

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Responsible registration office Linau

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

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