How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Looft (IZ) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Looft 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 IZ license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Looft

IZ· Landkreis Steinburg

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Looft

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 Looft

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

More digital platform services for Looft (IZ)

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Responsible registration office Looft

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

Adenauerallee 8
25524 Itzehoe
Schleswig-Holstein

Opening hours: Mo,Di,Fr 08:00-12:00, Mo,Di 14:00-15:15, Mi 08:00-12:00, Do 08:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30

Contact

Phone:: 04821-69-500
Email:: zulassungsbehoerde@steinburg.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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