Vehicle transfer in Cham
Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Cham? With a transfer, the vehicle is re-registered to you or to your new place of residence. You decide whether to keep the previous plate or choose a new one. All steps, documents and the responsible authority in Cham can be found here.
Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Cham
- Registration certificate parts I and II
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
- Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV)
- Previous plates (if changing the plate)
- SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document
How Transfer of ownership works online
- 1Enter vehicle and new keeper details
- 2Upload eVB and roadworthiness certificate
- 3Sign documents digitally
- 4Transfer is filed, documents arrive by post
Frequently asked questions: Transfer of ownership in Cham
- How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Cham (CHA, KÖZ, ROD, WÜM) online?
- Digital entry for the Cham registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landratsamt Cham) is not required.
- Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Cham?
- For online processing in the Cham district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), Previous plates (if changing the plate), SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document.
- How do I receive the documents and stickers for my CHA, KÖZ, ROD, WÜM license plate?
- After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered CHA, KÖZ, ROD, WÜM license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Cham.
More digital platform services for Cham (CHA, KÖZ, ROD, WÜM)
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Responsible registration office Cham
Landratsamt Cham – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.
Rachelstr. 693413 Cham
Bayern
Opening hours: Mo 07:30-12:00, 13:30-15:30, Di-Fr 07:30-12:00, Do 13:30-17:45
Contact
- Phone:
- 09971-78-242
Start Transfer of ownership in Cham online now
You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.
Start transfer online →Back to the Cham overview. Last updated: 26.10.2026.