How quickly can I submit New 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 New registration in Elstra?

For online processing in the Elstra district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.

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.

New vehicle registration in Elstra

BIW BZ HY KM· Landratsamt Bautzen

Would you like to register a brand-new or first-time vehicle in Elstra? Today you can complete the registration entirely online – no queue number and no in-person appointment at the Elstra registration office. On this page you will find the required documents, the process and the contact details of the authority responsible for Elstra.

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Documents required for New registration in Elstra

Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Registration certificate part II (vehicle title)
SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents
ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper

How New registration works online

1Enter vehicle and keeper details online
2Check and reserve a personalised plate
3Sign documents digitally (eID or upload)
4Registration is filed with the authority, plates arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: New registration in Elstra

How quickly can I submit New 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 New registration in Elstra?: For online processing in the Elstra district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.
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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