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Change your address in Bremerhaven

If you apply for Change your address in Bremerhaven, you deal with the Bürgeramt Bremerhaven. Here you find which documents you need and how long it takes.

Bürgeramt Bremerhaven
Processing in Bremerhaven: 1 day

Responsible office for Change your address in Bremerhaven

Bürgeramt Bremerhaven · Bürgeramt

Bremerhaven hat Bürgerbüros Mitte und Nord. Behördennummer 115.

Bürgermeister-Smidt-Straße 1027576 Bremerhaven

0471 590-3491

Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00Sa 10:00-14:00 (nur mit Termin)

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Schedule an appointment

    Book an appointment online at the municipal office; in some cities, you can also visit without an appointment.

  2. 2

    Obtain a landlord's confirmation

    Have the landlord fill it out and sign it.

  3. 3

    Change your registration in person or online

    Present your ID card and confirmation, and receive a new certificate of residence.

Required documents

  • Identification card or passportMandatory
  • Landlord's ConfirmationMandatoryOften forgotten

Responsible authority

You can find the responsible authority in Bremerhaven with all contact details above.

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Fees

Kostenlos (Pflicht innerhalb 14 Tage nach Einzug)

Processing time

1 day in Bremerhaven

Official: max. approx. 2 weeks

Online application

Apply online →

Common mistakes

  • Did not bring the landlord's confirmation of tenancy
  • 14-day deadline exceeded – fine may be imposed

Common reasons for rejection

  • Landlord's confirmation is missing

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Anyone who is moving within Germany or moving to Germany.

Income limit

The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.

Processing time

Bremerhaven: approx. 1 day

Success rate

approx. 99.5 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Did not bring the landlord's confirmation of tenancy
  • 14-day deadline exceeded – fine may be imposed

Common reasons for rejection

  • Landlord's confirmation is missing

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

Everything about Change your address

Regional overview

Bremerhaven: Change your address applications currently need around 1 day. Statutory maximum: approx. 2 weeks. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Bürgeramt Bremerhaven. If you apply for Change your address in Bremerhaven, expect about 1 day. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor. Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.

Questions & Answers

What happens if you fail to update your registration on time?

A fine of up to €1,000 may be imposed, though in practice, a warning is usually issued instead.

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