Vehicle transfer in Bochum
BOWAT
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.
Start transfer online →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
Responsible registration office Bochum
Stadt Bochum – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.
Bulksmühle 1744777 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
Start transfer of ownership in Bochum online now
You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.
Start transfer online →Back to the Bochum overview. Last updated: 02.08.2026.
