How quickly can I submit De-registration for Elstra (BIW, BZ, HY, KM) online?

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

Which documents do I need for De-registration in Elstra?

For online processing in the Elstra district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate part I, Plates with security stickers, ID card or passport.

How do I receive the documents and stickers for my BIW, BZ, HY, KM license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered BIW, BZ, HY, KM license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Bautzen.

Vehicle de-registration in Elstra

BIW BZ HY KM· Landratsamt Bautzen

Would you like to take a vehicle out of service in Elstra? De-registration can be done online – you do not have to go to the registration office. As soon as it is de-registered, vehicle tax and insurance obligations end. Here you will find the required documents and the responsible authority in Elstra.

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Documents required for De-registration in Elstra

Registration certificate part I
Plates with security stickers
ID card or passport

How De-registration works online

1Enter vehicle data and plate
2Read out security codes of the stickers
3Confirm de-registration online
4Confirmation is provided digitally

Frequently asked questions: De-registration in Elstra

How quickly can I submit De-registration for Elstra (BIW, BZ, HY, KM) online?: Digital entry for the Elstra registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landratsamt Bautzen) is not required.
Which documents do I need for De-registration in Elstra?: For online processing in the Elstra district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate part I, Plates with security stickers, ID card or passport.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my BIW, BZ, HY, KM license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered BIW, BZ, HY, KM license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Bautzen.

More digital platform services for Elstra (BIW, BZ, HY, KM)

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Responsible registration office Elstra

Landratsamt Bautzen – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Tzschirnerstr. 14a
02625 Bautzen
Sachsen

Opening hours: Mo,Mi,Fr 08:30-13:00, Di,Do 08:30-18:00

Contact

Phone:: 03591-5251-36210
Email:: kfz-zulassung@lra-bautzen.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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