How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Hohenstein (RÜD, SWA) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Hohenstein 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 RÜD, SWA license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Hohenstein

RÜD SWA· Landkreis Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Hohenstein

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 Hohenstein

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

More digital platform services for Hohenstein (RÜD, SWA)

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Responsible registration office Hohenstein

Landkreis Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Heimbacher Str. 7
65307 Bad Schwalbach
Hessen

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, Di 14:00-18:00

Contact

Phone:: 06124-510-348
Email:: zulassung@rheingau-taunus.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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