How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Karben (BÜD, FB) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Karben 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 BÜD, FB license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Karben

BÜD FB· Landkreis Wetteraukreis

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Karben

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 Karben

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

More digital platform services for Karben (BÜD, FB)

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Responsible registration office Karben

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

Sauerbornstr. 12-14
61184 Karben
Hessen

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, Mo-Do 13:00-15:30, Di 13:00-17:00, Mi 13:00-16:00, Do 13:00-18:00, Fr 13:00-15:00

Contact

Phone:: 06039-931-451
Email:: zulassungsstelle@karben.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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