How quickly can I submit New 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 New registration in Metelen?

For online processing in the Metelen district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.

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.

New vehicle registration in Metelen

BF ST TE· Landkreis Steinfurt

Would you like to register a brand-new or first-time vehicle in Metelen? Today you can complete the registration entirely online – no queue number and no in-person appointment at the Metelen registration office. On this page you will find the required documents, the process and the contact details of the authority responsible for Metelen.

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Documents required for New registration in Metelen

Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Registration certificate part II (vehicle title)
SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents
ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper

How New registration works online

1Enter vehicle and keeper details online
2Check and reserve a personalised plate
3Sign documents digitally (eID or upload)
4Registration is filed with the authority, plates arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: New registration in Metelen

How quickly can I submit New 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 New registration in Metelen?: For online processing in the Metelen district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.
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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