Vehicle re-registration in Ost
Your vehicle was temporarily de-registered and should be registered again in Ost? Re-registration works online – without a trip to the authority. If the previous plate is still reserved, you can usually keep it. Here you will find the documents, the process and the responsible registration office in Ost.
Documents required for Re-registration in Ost
- Registration certificate parts I and II
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
- Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV)
- SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
- ID card or passport
How Re-registration works online
- 1Provide vehicle details and previous plate
- 2Upload roadworthiness certificate and eVB
- 3Sign documents digitally
- 4Re-registration is filed, stickers arrive by post
Frequently asked questions: Re-registration in Ost
- How quickly can I submit Re-registration for Ost (DA) online?
- Digital entry for the Ost registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Darmstadt) is not required.
- Which documents do I need for Re-registration in Ost?
- For online processing in the Ost district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, ID card or passport.
- How do I receive the documents and stickers for my DA license plate?
- After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered DA license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Darmstadt.
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Responsible registration office Ost
Stadt Darmstadt – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.
Rüdesheimer Str. 119 / Gebäude B64285 Darmstadt
Hessen
Opening hours: Mo-Di 07:00-13:00, Mi 07:15-13:00, Do 07:00-13:00, Fr 07:00-12:45, Sa-So geschlossen
Contact
- Phone:
- 06151-132246
Start Re-registration in Ost online now
You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.
Start re-registration online →Back to the Ost overview. Last updated: 26.10.2026.