How quickly can I submit De-registration for Hamburg Altona-Altstadt (HH) online?

Digital entry for the Hamburg Altona-Altstadt registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landesbetrieb Verkehr (LBV)) is not required.

Which documents do I need for De-registration in Hamburg Altona-Altstadt?

For online processing in the Hamburg Altona-Altstadt 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 HH license plate?

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

Vehicle de-registration in Hamburg Altona-Altstadt

HH· Landesbetrieb Verkehr (LBV)

Would you like to take a vehicle out of service in Hamburg Altona-Altstadt? 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 Hamburg Altona-Altstadt.

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Documents required for De-registration in Hamburg Altona-Altstadt

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 Hamburg Altona-Altstadt

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

More digital platform services for Hamburg Altona-Altstadt (HH)

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Responsible registration office Hamburg Altona-Altstadt

Landesbetrieb Verkehr (LBV) – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Schnackenburgallee 43
22525 Hamburg
Hamburg

Opening hours: Mo,Mi 07:00-14:00, Di,Do 07:00-18:00, Fr 07:00-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 040-42858 3200
Email:: kfz-zulassung@lbv.hamburg.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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