How quickly can I submit De-registration for Metelen (BF, ST, TE) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Metelen 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 BF, ST, TE license plate?

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

Vehicle de-registration in Metelen

BF ST TE· Landkreis Steinfurt

Would you like to take a vehicle out of service in Metelen? 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 Metelen.

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Documents required for De-registration in Metelen

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 Metelen

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

More digital platform services for Metelen (BF, ST, TE)

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Responsible registration office Metelen

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

Bayernstr. 58
48429 Rheine
Nordrhein-Westfalen

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

Contact

Phone:: 05971-80-8250
Email:: kfz.zulassung@kreis-steinfurt.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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