How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Cottbus (CB) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Cottbus 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 CB license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Cottbus

CB· Stadt Cottbus

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Cottbus

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 Cottbus

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

More digital platform services for Cottbus (CB)

Switch directly to other digital vehicle procedures in the Cottbus registration district:

Responsible registration office Cottbus

Stadt Cottbus – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Karl-Marx-Str. 69
03044 Cottbus
Brandenburg

Opening hours: Mo, Do, Fr 08:30-12:00, Di 13:00-18:00, Mi geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 0355-612-4751
Email:: kfz-zulassung@cottbus.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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