How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Hamm (HAM) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Hamm 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 HAM license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Hamm

HAM· Stadt Hamm Bürgeramt

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Hamm

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 Hamm

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

More digital platform services for Hamm (HAM)

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Responsible registration office Hamm

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

Teichweg 1
59075 Hamm
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo 07:30-16:00, Di 07:00-16:00, Mi 09:00-18:00, Do 07:30-16:00, Fr 07:30-13:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 02381-17-9699
Email:: ba-bockum-hoevel@stadt.hamm.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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