Register for the broadcasting fee
Registering a residence or business location with the ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio contribution service.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Register for the broadcasting fee mit dem zuständigen Beitragsservice in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
Oder Großstadt wählen:
Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Register for the broadcasting fee.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen
How to proceed
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Register online or by mail
For the payment service, please provide your address and bank account information.
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Determination of the contribution
Monthly fee per apartment, regardless of the number of residents.
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Apply for an exemption if necessary
If you receive certain social benefits or have a recognized disability.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Every apartment owner and every business with a place of business.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Forgot to update my address when I moved
- •No application for exemption was filed, even though the applicant was eligible
Common reasons for rejection
- •Unvollständige oder fehlende Unterlagen
- •Antrag nicht rechtzeitig oder bei falschem Amt gestellt
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
Do I need to re-register after moving?▼
All you need to do is update your new address with the contribution service.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %