If you live in Germany or are moving to another country, you must officially register (when moving in) or re-register (if you move). Even if you move away from Germany, you must unsubscribe. This is required by law - and necessary for many things, e.g. if you:
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need an identity card or residence permit
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want to open an account
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rent an apartment
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Apply for child benefit or social benefits
Who has to register and when?
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All personswho are new to Germany or are moving within Germany
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The application must within 2 weeks after moving in at the Residents' Registration Office (also: Citizens' Office or Citizens' Bureau)
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In the event of delay Fine
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In large cities, it can be difficult to get an appointment quickly. But it is enough, book the appointment in good timeeven if it takes place later.
What documents do I need to register?
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Identity card or passport
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Germans: identity card or passport
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Foreigners: National passport and residence permit
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Registration form
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Available online on the website of the Citizens' Office or directly on site
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An additional form is required for more than 2 persons
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Landlord confirmation
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From thefrom the landlordto be filled in
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Proves that you really live there
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A rental agreement alone is not enough!
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Certificates (if necessary)
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Z.E.g. birth or marriage certificate - especially for the first registration
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Declaration of consent by a parent (for under 18 year olds)
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incl. copy of the parent's ID
You can find the address of your responsible office at register-information.com
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What is stored at the office?
The Office stores personal data such as:
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Name
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Date of birth
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Address
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Marital status
If you do not want your data to be passed on, you can request a Information block apply - e.g. if you are threatened or at risk.
What to do when moving house?
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After the move, you must register in the new city register - within 2 weeks
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You get a new Confirmation of registration
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Your old address will be automatically deregistered
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If you two apartments you have to say which your Main residence is (where you spend most of your time)
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Some cities require a tax for the secondary residence Second home tax
What do you do if you move away from Germany?
Then you need to contact your deregister at the last registration office. Otherwise, health insurance contributions or broadcasting fees, for example, may continue to apply.
Remember: Even with your Health insuranceoffices and contracts (cell phone, electricity, etc.) you have to Log out yourself - the office does not inform these bodies automatically!
What is electronic residence registration?
In some federal states (e.g. Bavaria, NRW, Baden-Württemberg) you can apply for register onlineif your ID card has the online function activated.
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Not available everywhere - check with the citizens' office beforehand
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With the first registration in Germany it is always necessary to go to the office
What else does the residents' registration office do?
In addition to registration, the Citizens' Registration Office also takes care of:
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Identity cards (identity card, children's passport)
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Re-registrations
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Information from the population register (e.g. to search for addresses of lost contacts)
