Do I have to notify customs and my insurer separately after online deregistration?

No. The registration authority automatically notifies your motor insurer and the customs office (vehicle tax).

Selling a car: deregister online beforehand or let the buyer transfer it?

By Editorial Team Digital Vehicle Registration · iKfz-Plattform Bremen · Updated on 25.10.2026

This guide is aimed at everyone who wants to complete an i-Kfz procedure online in Bremerhaven-Leherheide – including the specifics and responsibilities for Bremerhaven-Leherheide.

At a glance

When selling a used car privately, sellers face an important choice: deregister the vehicle online before handing over the keys, or complete the digital transfer together with the buyer on the spot. With 24/7 online i-Kfz procedures, both options take only minutes.

This guide applies to all registration offices in Bremerhaven-Leherheide.

Option A: Deregister online before handover (Maximum protection)

If you deregister the vehicle online right before handover, your motor vehicle tax and insurance liability end immediately. The buyer can re-register the car online in their own name right away and drive home with the provisional registration certificate.

Option B: Complete the online transfer together at handover

If the buyer wishes to keep the existing license plate, complete the online transfer together on your smartphone when handing over the vehicle.

Step by step

1Sign sales contract. Record the exact date and time of the vehicle handover in writing.
2Deregister or transfer online. Complete the online deregistration or joint transfer in just a few minutes.

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Via iKfz-Plattform Bremen you start the procedure for Bremerhaven-Leherheide online – without an appointment at the registration office. Processing is handled by our service partner.

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Frequently asked questions about vehicle registration in Bremerhaven-Leherheide

Do I have to notify customs and my insurer separately after online deregistration?: No. The registration authority automatically notifies your motor insurer and the customs office (vehicle tax).

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