Vehicle transfer in Gifhorn
Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Gifhorn? 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 Gifhorn can be found here.
Start transfer online →Documents required for transfer of ownership in Gifhorn
- 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
Responsible registration office Gifhorn
Landkreis Gifhorn – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.
Schlossplatz 138518 Gifhorn
Niedersachsen
Opening hours: Mo 07:30-14:00, Di 07:30-12:00 14:00-17:00, Mi 07:30-12:00, Do 07:30-12:00 14:00-17:00, Fr 07:30-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen
Contact
- Phone:
- 05371-82-370
- Email:
- verkehrsamt@gifhorn.de
Start transfer of ownership in Gifhorn online now
You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.
Start transfer online →Back to the Gifhorn overview. Last updated: 02.08.2026.
