How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership 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 Transfer of ownership in Bochum?

For online processing in the Bochum district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), Previous plates (if changing the plate), SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document.

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.

Vehicle transfer in Bochum

BO WAT· Stadt Bochum

Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Bochum? With a transfer, the vehicle is re-registered to you or to your new place of residence. You decide whether to keep the previous plate or choose a new one. All steps, documents and the responsible authority in Bochum can be found here.

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Bochum

Registration certificate parts I and II
Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV)
Previous plates (if changing the plate)
SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document

How Transfer of ownership works online

1Enter vehicle and new keeper details
2Upload eVB and roadworthiness certificate
3Sign documents digitally
4Transfer is filed, documents arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: Transfer of ownership in Bochum

How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership 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 Transfer of ownership in Bochum?: For online processing in the Bochum district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), Previous plates (if changing the plate), SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document.
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.

More digital platform services for Bochum (BO, WAT)

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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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