How quickly can I submit De-registration for Dortmund (DO) online?

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

Which documents do I need for De-registration in Dortmund?

For online processing in the Dortmund district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate part I, Plates with security stickers, ID card or passport.

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

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

Vehicle de-registration in Dortmund

DO· Stadt Dortmund

Would you like to take a vehicle out of service in Dortmund? De-registration can be done online – you do not have to go to the registration office. As soon as it is de-registered, vehicle tax and insurance obligations end. Here you will find the required documents and the responsible authority in Dortmund.

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Documents required for De-registration in Dortmund

Registration certificate part I
Plates with security stickers
ID card or passport

How De-registration works online

1Enter vehicle data and plate
2Read out security codes of the stickers
3Confirm de-registration online
4Confirmation is provided digitally

Frequently asked questions: De-registration in Dortmund

How quickly can I submit De-registration for Dortmund (DO) online?: Digital entry for the Dortmund registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Dortmund) is not required.
Which documents do I need for De-registration in Dortmund?: For online processing in the Dortmund district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate part I, Plates with security stickers, ID card or passport.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my DO license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered DO license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Dortmund.

More digital platform services for Dortmund (DO)

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Responsible registration office Dortmund

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

Südwall 2-4
44137 Dortmund
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo-Di 07:00-12:00, 13:30-16:00, Mi 07:00-12:00, Do 07:00-12:00, 13:30-18:00, Fr 07:00-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 0231-50-13332
Email:: buergerdienste@stadtdo.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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