How quickly can I submit Re-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 Re-registration in Elstra?

For online processing in the Elstra district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, 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 re-registration in Elstra

BIW BZ HY KM· Landratsamt Bautzen

Your vehicle was temporarily de-registered and should be registered again in Elstra? Re-registration works online – without a trip to the authority. If the previous plate is still reserved, you can usually keep it. Here you will find the documents, the process and the responsible registration office in Elstra.

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Documents required for Re-registration in Elstra

Registration certificate parts I and II
Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV)
SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
ID card or passport

How Re-registration works online

1Provide vehicle details and previous plate
2Upload roadworthiness certificate and eVB
3Sign documents digitally
4Re-registration is filed, stickers arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: Re-registration in Elstra

How quickly can I submit Re-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 Re-registration in Elstra?: For online processing in the Elstra district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, 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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