Change your address in Duisburg
If you apply for Change your address in Duisburg (Nordrhein-Westfalen), expect about 1 day. Bürger-Services – Stadt Duisburg is responsible.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Landlord's Confirmation
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Costs
Kostenlos (Pflicht innerhalb 14 Tage nach Einzug)
Processing time
1 day in Duisburg
The Bürger-Services – Stadt Duisburg in Duisburg currently needs about 1 day. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
How to proceed
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Schedule an appointment
Book an appointment online at the municipal office; in some cities, you can also visit without an appointment.
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Obtain a landlord's confirmation
Have the landlord fill it out and sign it.
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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
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Anyone who is moving within Germany or moving to Germany.
Income limit
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.
More locations in Duisburg (Bürgeramt)
Opening hours and appointments may differ by location – check the official website before visiting.
- Bürger-Service MitteSonnenwall 73–75, 47051 Duisburg0203 94000
- Bürger-Service WalsumFriedrich-Ebert-Straße 152, 47179 Duisburg0203 94000
- Bürger-Service HambornDuisburger Straße 213, 47166 Duisburg0203 94000
- Bürger-Service Meiderich/BeeckVon-der-Mark-Straße 36, 47137 Duisburg0203 94000
- Bürger-Service Homberg/Ruhrort/BaerlBismarckplatz 1, 47198 Duisburg0203 94000
- Bürger-Service RheinhausenKörnerplatz 1, 47226 Duisburg0203 94000
- Bürger-Service SüdSittardsberger Allee 14, 47249 Duisburg0203 94000
Everything about Change your address
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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- Bürger-Services – Stadt Duisburg
Responsible authority
- Change your address in Duisburg
- City Duisburg
- State information
Regional specifics
- Relocation Assistance (Job Center)
Grant
- Housing Eligibility Certificate (WBS)
Grant
- Authorities
- Deadlines
- Checklist
- Certificate of Registration
Proof of current residence
- Change your address – overview