Information from the building encumbrance register (Baulastenverzeichnis) in Bochum

At the City of Bochum's Bauordnungsamt in the Technisches Rathaus, room 1.1.140. Two case officers for building encumbrances and plot divisions are responsible, reachable on 0234 910-3428 and 0234 910-3446. You request written information by email to one of the two or by informal letter.

In writing 30 euros for a property of one plot without encumbrance and 50 to 200 euros per property if an encumbrance is registered. Oral information and inspection by appointment are free. With us the written information without encumbrance costs 42.90 euros including the fee.

Yes, as oral information. The Bauordnungsamt Bochum gives it free of charge, also by phone. It is not a written confirmation. If you need a document, for example for a notary or a bank, request the written information; it comes as PDF by email and costs from 30 euros.

Mandatory: Gemarkung, Flur and the plot number or numbers of the property plus a billing address. These details are in the cadastral map or land register. An extract with plot details is made by the City of Bochum's cadastral information desk for a fee; the cadastral map up to DIN A3 costs 30 euros there.

Anyone with a legitimate interest. The City of Bochum names property owners, sellers, buyers, architects, surveyors and others. Inspection itself costs nothing but must be arranged as an appointment first. If you order via us, we submit your power of attorney and your stated interest with the request.

The fee: instead of 30 euros the Bauordnungsamt Bochum sets 50 to 200 euros per property. As the written information is also the fee notice, the exact amount is known with the result. We tell you the extra amount before payment. We do not assess what an encumbrance means for your project; ask an architect, notary or the building authority.