How quickly can I submit Re-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 Re-registration in Dortmund?

For online processing in the Dortmund district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, 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 re-registration in Dortmund

DO· Stadt Dortmund

Your vehicle was temporarily de-registered and should be registered again in Dortmund? Re-registration works online – without a trip to the authority. If the previous plate is still reserved, you can usually keep it. Here you will find the documents, the process and the responsible registration office in Dortmund.

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Documents required for Re-registration in Dortmund

Registration certificate parts I and II
Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV)
SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
ID card or passport

How Re-registration works online

1Provide vehicle details and previous plate
2Upload roadworthiness certificate and eVB
3Sign documents digitally
4Re-registration is filed, stickers arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: Re-registration in Dortmund

How quickly can I submit Re-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 Re-registration in Dortmund?: For online processing in the Dortmund district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, 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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