How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Sonthofen (OA) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Sonthofen 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 OA license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Sonthofen

OA· Landratsamt Oberallgäu

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Sonthofen

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 Sonthofen

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

More digital platform services for Sonthofen (OA)

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Responsible registration office Sonthofen

Landratsamt Oberallgäu – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Oberallgäuer Platz 2
87527 Sonthofen
Bayern

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

Contact

Phone:: 08321-612-3001
Email:: zulassung-sonthofen@lra-oa.bayern.de

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You complete the process directly on this platform – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Documents and plates arrive by post.

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