How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Detmold (LIP) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Detmold 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 LIP license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Detmold

LIP· Landkreis Lippe

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Detmold

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 Detmold

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

More digital platform services for Detmold (LIP)

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Responsible registration office Detmold

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

Felix-Fechenbach-Str. 5
32756 Detmold
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-12:30, Di,Do 13:30-17:00, Mi 13:30-15:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 05231-62-1800
Email:: stva@kreis-lippe.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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