You must register your primary residence within Germany within 14 days of moving in.
Damit wir Registering Your Address After Moving mit dem zuständigen Bürgeramt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
Oder Großstadt wählen:
Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Registering Your Address After Moving.
Quick answer
Documents you need
Landlord's Confirmation · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Book an appointment online
Costs
5–15 € je nach Gemeinde, Ummeldung oft kostenlos
Schedule an appointment at the City Hall
Online appointment; in small communities, walk-ins are often accepted.
Obtain a landlord's confirmation
The landlord or owner must fill out the form.
Change your registration in person
With an ID card and a letter from your landlord.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Any person who moves within Germany and establishes a new primary residence.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 99.5 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Online address changes are being piloted in some states, but are not yet available nationwide.