How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Buko (GHC, JE, WB) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Buko 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 GHC, JE, WB license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Buko

GHC JE WB· Landkreis Wittenberg

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Buko

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 Buko

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

More digital platform services for Buko (GHC, JE, WB)

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Responsible registration office Buko

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

Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 12
06773 Gräfenhainichen
Sachsen-Anhalt

Opening hours: Mo-Di 08:30-12:00, 13:00-15:00, Mi geschlossen, Do 08:30-12:00, 13:00-18:00, Fr 08:30-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 03491-479-500
Email:: strassenverkehrsamt@landkreis.wittenberg.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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