Digital vehicle platform Essen – register & deregister online
Platform overview for Essen
Via the digital i-Kfz platform for Essen (license plate code: E), all standard vehicle procedures can be completed paperlessly: new registration, re-registration, deregistration, transfer of ownership, change of address, emissions sticker, and custom license plate reservation. You need a valid ID card or passport, registration certificate parts I and II (with security codes), and the electronic insurance confirmation (eVB). Submission is handled directly online through our registered service partner – without an appointment at the authority.
Digital i-Kfz services on the platform for Essen
Select your desired procedure for the Essen registration district. You will find all local requirements and direct access to online processing.
New registration
Register a new vehicle in Essen: online, without an appointment at the registration office. Required documents, process, fees and contact details of the responsible authority in Essen.
De-registration
De-register a vehicle in Essen (take out of service): online, without an appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Essen registration office.
Transfer of ownership
Transfer a vehicle in Essen: on change of keeper, purchase or relocation – online, no appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Essen registration office.
Re-registration
Re-register a de-registered vehicle in Essen – online, no appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Essen registration office.
Personalised plate
Reserve a personalised plate in Essen: check availability online and reserve with the registration office. Process and contact for Essen.
Licence plates
Order licence plates for Essen online: embossed to standard, delivered by post. Sizes, types and information for Essen.
Change of address
Change the keeper address in Essen after moving – online, no appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Essen registration office.
Green emissions sticker
Order the official green emissions sticker (level 4) for Essen online – printed with your licence plate for all German low-emission zones.
Car insurance & eVB
Compare car insurance rates for Essen, save on premiums and receive your 7-digit electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number) immediately.
Duration & overview of digital vehicle services in Essen
Key benchmarks for digital vehicle procedures in the registration district Essen (E):
| Procedure in Essen | Input time | Key documents | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle deregistration | ~3 min | Part I + plate security codes | Deregistration Essen → |
| Transfer / change of keeper | ~5 min | Parts I & II, eVB number, ID | Transfer Essen → |
| New registration | ~5 min | Part II, CoC document, eVB number | New registration Essen → |
| Re-registration | ~5 min | Parts I & II, eVB number, valid inspection (HU) | Re-registration Essen → |
| Custom plate (E) | ~2 min | Desired combination & keeper details | Custom plate Essen → |
Local vehicle registration authority for Essen
Public information of the competent authority (Stadt Essen) – not part of this service.
Altendorfer Str. 10145143 Essen
Nordrhein-Westfalen
On-site opening hours: Mo-Mi 08:00-15:00, Do 08:00-18:00, Fr 08:00-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen
Authority contact & available services in Essen
- Phone:
- 0201-88-33999
Supported procedures in the Essen district
- New registration
- Re-registration
- De-registration
- Transfer of ownership
- Change of address
- Green emissions sticker
- Personalised plate
4 steps on the digital platform for Essen
- 11. Have vehicle documents readyKeep your ID document, registration certificate parts I & II (with security codes), and your eVB code at hand.
- 22. Select your online procedureOpen the required i-Kfz service (new registration, transfer, deregistration, or custom plate) on the platform.
- 33. Submit digitallyEnter vehicle and keeper details online, verify your identity digitally, and submit your application directly.
- 44. Drive immediately & receive by mailStart driving right away with your provisional certificate; official documents, stickers, and plates arrive by mail.
Questions & answers about the digital platform in Essen
- What are the opening hours of the registration authority in Essen?
- The regular counter hours of the authority in Essen (Stadt Essen) are: Mo-Mi 08:00-15:00, Do 08:00-18:00, Fr 08:00-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen. Via the digital i-Kfz platform, you are not bound by these hours and can register or deregister your vehicle online 24/7.
- Do I need an appointment for online registration in Essen?
- No. When you complete new registration, transfer, deregistration, or custom plate reservation via the online platform, no visit to the authority is required. Certificates, stickers, and plates are sent by post.
- Which documents are required on the platform for Essen?
- For digital submission you need a valid ID card or passport, registration certificate part I and part II (with security codes), and the 7-character eVB insurance number.
- Which license plate prefixes are issued in Essen?
- In the registration district Essen, the official license plate prefix(es) E are issued.
- Is iKfz-Plattform Nordrhein-Westfalen a government authority?
- No. iKfz-Plattform Nordrhein-Westfalen is an independent private online platform. Technical application processing is carried out via our service partner registered with the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).
Other registration districts in Nordrhein-Westfalen
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- Ahaus (AH)
- Arnsberg (HSK)
- Bad Berleburg (BLB)
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- Barntrup (LIP)
- Beckum (BE)
- Bergheim (BM)
- Bergisch-Gladbach (GK)
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- Bocholt (AH)
- Bochum (BO)
- Bonn (BN)
- Borken (AH)
Last updated: 26.10.2026.
Digital i-Kfz platforms in other federal states
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- Hamburg
- Hessen
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- Niedersachsen
- Rheinland-Pfalz
- Saarland
- Sachsen
- Sachsen-Anhalt
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Thüringen
You complete the digital procedures directly with our service partner: Reserve personalised plate.
