How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Wahns (MGN, SLZ, SM, WAK) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Wahns 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 MGN, SLZ, SM, WAK license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered MGN, SLZ, SM, WAK license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Meiningen.

Vehicle transfer in Wahns

MGN SLZ SM WAK· Landratsamt Schmalkalden-Meiningen

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Wahns

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 Wahns

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

More digital platform services for Wahns (MGN, SLZ, SM, WAK)

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Responsible registration office Wahns

Landratsamt Schmalkalden-Meiningen – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Charlottenstraße 5a
98617 Meiningen
Thüringen

Opening hours: Mo,Di,Fr 08:30-12:00, Do 08:30-12:00, 13:00-17:30

Contact

Phone:: 03693-485 7100
Email:: zulassung@lra-sm.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Wahns online now

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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