How quickly can I submit New registration for Appen (PI) online?

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

Which documents do I need for New registration in Appen?

For online processing in the Appen 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 PI license plate?

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

New vehicle registration in Appen

PI· Landkreis Pinneberg

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

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Documents required for New registration in Appen

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 Appen

How quickly can I submit New registration for Appen (PI) online?: Digital entry for the Appen registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landkreis Pinneberg) is not required.
Which documents do I need for New registration in Appen?: For online processing in the Appen 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 PI license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered PI license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Elmshorn.

More digital platform services for Appen (PI)

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Responsible registration office Appen

Landkreis Pinneberg – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Kurt-Wagener-Str. 11
25337 Elmshorn
Schleswig-Holstein

Opening hours: Mo,Do 07:30-12:00 13:30-15:00, Di 07:30-12:00 14:00-17:30, Mi,Fr 07:30-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 04121-4502-0
Email:: info.strassenverkehr@kreis-pinneberg.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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Back to the Appen overview. Last updated: 26.10.2026.