How quickly can I submit New registration for Bochum (BO, WAT) online?

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

Which documents do I need for New registration in Bochum?

For online processing in the Bochum 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 BO, WAT license plate?

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

New vehicle registration in Bochum

BO WAT· Stadt Bochum

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

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Documents required for New registration in Bochum

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 Bochum

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

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Responsible registration office Bochum

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

Bulksmühle 17
44777 Bochum
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo 08:00-18:00, Di-Mi 08:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00, Do 08:00-16:00, Fr 08:00-13:00

Contact

Phone:: 0234-910-8282
Email:: zulassungen@bochum.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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