How quickly can I submit New registration for Riethgen (SÖM) online?

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

Which documents do I need for New registration in Riethgen?

For online processing in the Riethgen 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 SÖM license plate?

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

New vehicle registration in Riethgen

SÖM· Landratsamt Sömmerda

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

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Documents required for New registration in Riethgen

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 Riethgen

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

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Responsible registration office Riethgen

Landratsamt Sömmerda – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Wielandstr. 4
99610 Sömmerda
Thüringen

Opening hours: Mo,Fr 08:00-11:30, Di 08:00-11:30, 14:00-18:00, Mi geschlossen, Do 08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00

Contact

Phone:: 03634-354-701
Email:: kfz-zulassung@lra-soemmerda.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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