Vehicle transfer in Rostock
Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Rostock? 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 Rostock can be found here.
Start transfer online →Documents required for transfer of ownership in Rostock
- 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
Responsible registration office Rostock
Stadt Rostock – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.
Charles-Darwin-Ring 618059 Rostock
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Opening hours: Mo 09:00-12:00, Di 09:00-18:00, Do 09:00-16:00, Fr 09:00-12:00
Start transfer of ownership in Rostock online now
You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.
Start transfer online →Back to the Rostock overview. Last updated: 02.08.2026.
