Moving in Bochum

You must register your new address in Bochum within 14 days of moving in at the citizens' office. Bochum has two offices: Mitte (Town Hall) and Wattenscheid. Both require an appointment – book online or by phone.

3 months' deposit all at once is a lot of money. With a deposit guarantee you pay a small monthly fee instead and keep your cash – the guarantee covers the deposit for your landlord.

After moving you must inform your car insurer of your new address. At the same time a comparison pays off – often there are cheaper rates at a new location due to different regional classes.

Moving or new start as occasion: now is worth comparing current property financing conditions. Those who want to buy or are looking for cheaper credit – rates vary greatly by bank.

After moving, your vehicle must be re-registered to your new Bochum address. The Bochum Road Traffic Office is responsible. Alternative: online registration i-Kfz available for many processes.

Your new Bochum address should be entered in your ID card. This can be done directly at the citizens' office – ideally at the same time as registration to save an extra appointment.

The broadcasting fee (€17.50/month) must be registered at your new Bochum address. This can be done quickly online – you need your contribution number.

Register your electricity at your new address. If you do nothing, you'll automatically end up in expensive basic supply!

Without electricity and internet contracts you're literally in the dark. Find the best tariffs for your new address now – takes only 2 minutes and often saves several hundred euros per year.

Set up a mail forwarding order with Deutsche Post – mail still sent to your old address will automatically be forwarded to you in Bochum. Duration selectable: 3, 6 or 12 months (from approx. €29).

Anyone moving to Bochum with a dog must re-register it there. Registration is done at the tax office or public order office.

After moving, your home is full of new things. Contents insurance protects you against damage from fire, water, storm or burglary – starting from just a few euros per month.

If you accidentally damage something or injure someone, costs can quickly run into thousands of euros. Private liability insurance protects you – for just a few euros a month.

Check which providers are available at your new address and book in time – installation can take 2-4 weeks!

Register your gas connection at your new address. Without switching you'll end up in expensive basic supply!