How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Gießen (GI) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Gießen 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 GI license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Gießen

GI· Landkreis Gießen

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

Start transfer online All services for Gießen

Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Gießen

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 Gießen

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

More digital platform services for Gießen (GI)

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

Responsible registration office Gießen

Landkreis Gießen – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Bachweg 9
35398 Gießen
Hessen

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00, Di-Fr 13:00-16:00, Do 13:00-17:30

Contact

Phone:: 0641-9390-3574
Email:: zulassung@lkgi.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Gießen 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 Gießen overview. Last updated: 25.10.2026.