How quickly can I submit Change of address for Köln (HIP) online?

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

Which documents do I need for Change of address in Köln?

For online processing in the Köln district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate part I, Confirmation of registration of address, ID card or passport.

How do I receive the documents and stickers for my HIP license plate?

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

Change of vehicle address in Köln

HIP· Stadt Köln

Have you moved within Köln? Then the new address has to be entered in the vehicle documents. This can be done online. Here you will find what you need and which authority is responsible for Köln.

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Documents required for Change of address in Köln

Registration certificate part I
Confirmation of registration of address
ID card or passport

How Change of address works online

1Enter vehicle data and new address
2Verify identity
3Confirm change online
4Updated documents arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: Change of address in Köln

How quickly can I submit Change of address for Köln (HIP) online?: Digital entry for the Köln registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Köln) is not required.
Which documents do I need for Change of address in Köln?: For online processing in the Köln district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate part I, Confirmation of registration of address, ID card or passport.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my HIP license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered HIP license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Köln.

More digital platform services for Köln (HIP)

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Responsible registration office Köln

Stadt Köln – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Max-Glomsda-Str. 4
51105 Köln
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo 07:00-14:00, Di 07:00-18:00, Mi 07:00-13:00, Do 07:00-16:00, Fr 07:00-13:00, Sa 10:00-15:00, So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 0221-221-26635
Email:: kfz-zulassung@stadt-koeln.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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