How quickly can I submit Re-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 Re-registration 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), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, ID card or passport.

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 re-registration in Bochum

BO WAT· Stadt Bochum

Your vehicle was temporarily de-registered and should be registered again in Bochum? Re-registration works online – without a trip to the authority. If the previous plate is still reserved, you can usually keep it. Here you will find the documents, the process and the responsible registration office in Bochum.

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Documents required for Re-registration in Bochum

Registration certificate parts I and II
Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV)
SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
ID card or passport

How Re-registration works online

1Provide vehicle details and previous plate
2Upload roadworthiness certificate and eVB
3Sign documents digitally
4Re-registration is filed, stickers arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: Re-registration in Bochum

How quickly can I submit Re-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 Re-registration 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), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, ID card or passport.
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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