How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Heist (PI) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Heist 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 PI license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Heist

PI· Landkreis Pinneberg

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Heist

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 Heist

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

More digital platform services for Heist (PI)

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Responsible registration office Heist

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

Kurt-Wagener-Str. 11
25337 Elmshorn
Schleswig-Holstein

Opening hours: Mo,Do 07:30-12:00 13:30-15:00, Di 07:30-12:00 14:00-17:30, Mi,Fr 07:30-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 04121-4502-0
Email:: info.strassenverkehr@kreis-pinneberg.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Heist online now

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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Back to the Heist overview. Last updated: 27.10.2026.