Where do I register my bike in the Netherlands?

If you search in the Netherlands for “where do I register my bike” you will find many options: Stop Heling, the RDW bicycle theft register or local projects. But none of these systems offer a complete solution. They only work after your bike has already been stolen, or can only be consulted by the police.

So the question remains: where can you really register your bike properly, with prevention and proof of ownership? The answer is BIKEBAZE.

Why BIKEBAZE is unique

• Free registration in the BikeVault: At BIKEBAZE, you register your bike with the frame number and your own details. This gives you an immediate digital proof of ownership.
• SafeTag: visible deterrent: For just €9.99, you can order a set of SafeTags — tamper-proof stickers with a QR code. Thieves immediately see that the bike is traceable. Data shows that cycling with SafeTag can reach 98% less chance of theft have.
• Internationally active: Where other registers stop at the national border, BIKEBAZE works worldwide. Your bike remains traceable, even if it disappears abroad.
• Community & reporting function: In the event of theft, you put your bike in the database stolen. Anyone who scans a SafeTag or checks a frame number sees it and can (anonymously) report the location. This is how the community actively helps.
• Easy transfer: Are you selling your bike? Through your account, you officially and securely transfer ownership to the new owner.

How does bicycle registration work in the Netherlands?

Many Dutch people only know Stop Heling or the RDW register:

• Stop Heling: useful for checking if a used bike has been stolen, but you can't pre-register your own bike.
• RDW bicycle theft register: only includes bicycles that have been reported stolen by insurers. Preventive registration is not possible.

With BIKEBAZE you combine both benefits:

• You pre-register your bike with proof of ownership.
• In case of theft, you can mark your bike as stolen.
• Anyone can check if your bike is stolen — via SafeTag or frame number.

Extra tips against bike theft

Registration is the basis, but always combine it with:

• Two good ART approved locks.
• Secure your bike to an object.
• Park in busy, well-lit areas or in a guarded parking facility.
• Optional: a GPS tracker for extra security.

Conclusion

Looking for the best place to register your bike in the Netherlands? Dan is BIKEBAZE the most complete solution. Not only do you have free registration, but also international traceability, visible prevention with SafeTags, and a community that helps.

Register your bike for free in BIKEBAZE now and attach a SafeTag for maximum protection.

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