Digital vehicle platform Benshausen – register & deregister online
Platform overview for Benshausen
Via the digital i-Kfz platform for Benshausen (98554) (license plate code: MGN, SLZ, SM, WAK), all standard vehicle procedures can be completed paperlessly: new registration, re-registration, deregistration, transfer of ownership, change of address, emissions sticker, and custom license plate reservation. For vehicle owners in Benshausen (98554), the competent registration authority is Landratsamt Schmalkalden-Meiningen in 98617 Meiningen – with online registration, you save the trip to Meiningen. You need a valid ID card or passport, registration certificate parts I and II (with security codes), and the electronic insurance confirmation (eVB). Submission is handled directly online through our registered service partner – without an appointment at the authority.
Digital i-Kfz services on the platform for Benshausen
Select your desired procedure for the Benshausen registration district. You will find all local requirements and direct access to online processing.
New registration
Register a new vehicle in Benshausen: online, without an appointment at the registration office. Required documents, process, fees and contact details of the responsible authority in Benshausen.
De-registration
De-register a vehicle in Benshausen (take out of service): online, without an appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Benshausen registration office.
Transfer of ownership
Transfer a vehicle in Benshausen: on change of keeper, purchase or relocation – online, no appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Benshausen registration office.
Re-registration
Re-register a de-registered vehicle in Benshausen – online, no appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Benshausen registration office.
Personalised plate
Reserve a personalised plate in Benshausen: check availability online and reserve with the registration office. Process and contact for Benshausen.
Licence plates
Order licence plates for Benshausen online: embossed to standard, delivered by post. Sizes, types and information for Benshausen.
Change of address
Change the keeper address in Benshausen after moving – online, no appointment. Documents, process and contact of the Benshausen registration office.
Green emissions sticker
Order the official green emissions sticker (level 4) for Benshausen online – printed with your licence plate for all German low-emission zones.
Car insurance & eVB
Compare car insurance rates for Benshausen, save on premiums and receive your 7-digit electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number) immediately.
Interactive Custom License Plate Format Checker
Test your desired combination against official KBA format rules (maximum 8 characters, permitted letter and number sequence) and check live availability.
Official fee: €12.80 (€10.20 custom plate + €2.60 reservation under GebOSt)
Duration & overview of digital vehicle services in Benshausen
Key benchmarks for digital vehicle procedures in the registration district Benshausen (MGN, SLZ, SM, WAK):
| Procedure in Benshausen | Input time | Key documents | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle deregistration | ~3 min | Part I + plate security codes | Deregistration Benshausen → |
| Transfer / change of keeper | ~5 min | Parts I & II, eVB number, ID | Transfer Benshausen → |
| New registration | ~5 min | Part II, CoC document, eVB number | New registration Benshausen → |
| Re-registration | ~5 min | Parts I & II, eVB number, valid inspection (HU) | Re-registration Benshausen → |
| Custom plate (MGN) | ~2 min | Desired combination & keeper details | Custom plate Benshausen → |
Local vehicle registration authority for Benshausen
Public information of the competent authority (Landratsamt Schmalkalden-Meiningen) – not part of this service.
Competent authority for Benshausen (98554): Landratsamt Schmalkalden-Meiningen
Charlottenstraße 5a98617 Meiningen
Thüringen
On-site opening hours: Mo,Di,Fr 08:30-12:00, Do 08:30-12:00, 13:00-17:30
Authority contact & available services in Benshausen
- Phone:
- 03693-485 7100
- Email:
- zulassung@lra-sm.de
Supported procedures in the Benshausen district
- New registration
- Re-registration
- De-registration
- Transfer of ownership
- Change of address
- Green emissions sticker
- Personalised plate
4 steps on the digital platform for Benshausen
- 11. Have vehicle documents readyKeep your ID document, registration certificate parts I & II (with security codes), and your eVB code at hand.
- 22. Select your online procedureOpen the required i-Kfz service (new registration, transfer, deregistration, or custom plate) on the platform.
- 33. Submit digitallyEnter vehicle and keeper details online, verify your identity digitally, and submit your application directly.
- 44. Drive immediately & receive by mailStart driving right away with your provisional certificate; official documents, stickers, and plates arrive by mail.
Questions & answers about the digital platform in Benshausen
- What are the opening hours of the registration authority in Benshausen?
- The regular counter hours of the authority in Benshausen (Landratsamt Schmalkalden-Meiningen) are: Mo,Di,Fr 08:30-12:00, Do 08:30-12:00, 13:00-17:30. Via the digital i-Kfz platform, you are not bound by these hours and can register or deregister your vehicle online 24/7.
- Do I need an appointment for online registration in Benshausen?
- No. When you complete new registration, transfer, deregistration, or custom plate reservation via the online platform, no visit to the authority is required. Certificates, stickers, and plates are sent by post.
- Which documents are required on the platform for Benshausen?
- For digital submission you need a valid ID card or passport, registration certificate part I and part II (with security codes), and the 7-character eVB insurance number.
- Which license plate prefixes are issued in Benshausen?
- In the registration district Benshausen, the official license plate prefix(es) MGN, SLZ, SM, WAK are issued.
- Is iKfz-Plattform Thüringen a government authority?
- No. iKfz-Plattform Thüringen is an independent private online platform. Technical application processing is carried out via our service partner registered with the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).
Landratsamt Schmalkalden-Meiningen (MGN, SLZ, SM, WAK)
- Meiningen (MGN)
- Altersbach
- Andenhausen
- Aschenhausen
- Bauerbach
- Behrungen
- Belrieth
- Berkach
- Bermbach
- Birx
- Breitungen
- Brotterode
- Christes
- Dillstädt
- Einhausen
- Ellingshausen
- Erbenhausen
- Exdorf
- Fambach
- Floh-Seligenthal
- Frankenheim
- Friedelshausen
- Henneberg
- Herpf
- Heßles
- Hümpfershausen
- Jüchsen
- Kaltenlengsfeld
- Kaltennordheim
- Kaltensundheim
- Kaltenwestheim
- Kleinschmalkalden
- Klings
- Kühndorf
- Leutersdorf
- Mehmels
- Melpers
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- Eisenach (EA)
- Eisenberg (EIS)
- Erfurt (Stadt) (EF)
- Gera (G)
- Gotha (GTH)
- Greiz (GRZ)
Last updated: 26.10.2026.
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You complete the digital procedures directly with our service partner: Reserve personalised plate.