Pipetting device with a base body, at least one attachment protruding from the base body mounted axially movably on the base body for mounting a pipette tip, a spring via which the attachment is supported on the base, a stop associated with the attachment, beyond which the attachment protrudes axially, when it is not loaded toward the spring and a throw-off device to release the pipette tip from the attachment which comprises a throw-off device associated with the attachment, the attachment and throw-off device being movable relative to one another and which comprises a drive device cooperating with the throw-off device and/or the attachment for the relative movement of the throw-off device and attachment.