How quickly can I submit New registration for Herford (HF) online?

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

Which documents do I need for New registration in Herford?

For online processing in the Herford district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.

How do I receive the documents and stickers for my HF license plate?

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

New vehicle registration in Herford

HF· Landkreis Herford

Would you like to register a brand-new or first-time vehicle in Herford? Today you can complete the registration entirely online – no queue number and no in-person appointment at the Herford registration office. On this page you will find the required documents, the process and the contact details of the authority responsible for Herford.

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Documents required for New registration in Herford

Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Registration certificate part II (vehicle title)
SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents
ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper

How New registration works online

1Enter vehicle and keeper details online
2Check and reserve a personalised plate
3Sign documents digitally (eID or upload)
4Registration is filed with the authority, plates arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: New registration in Herford

How quickly can I submit New registration for Herford (HF) online?: Digital entry for the Herford registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landkreis Herford) is not required.
Which documents do I need for New registration in Herford?: For online processing in the Herford district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my HF license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered HF license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Kirchlengern.

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Responsible registration office Herford

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

Elsestr. 225
32278 Kirchlengern
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo 07:30-15:30, Di 07:30-15:30, Mi 07:30-12:00, Do 07:30-18:00, Fr 07:30-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 05223-988-3
Email:: zulassungsstelle@kreis-herford.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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