Where to report a change of address in Belgium

Choose the city you moved to, not the one you left

A move is reported to the municipality you are moving to, and each one has its own routine: some take the report online or at a kiosk, others through a district office or by appointment. Afterwards you are asked to come in so your ID or residence card can be updated.

68 offices
  • Aalst

    Administratief centrum Aalst

    Werf 9, 9300 Aalst

    Report your move online, by email or in person, then update your card once the police have checked your address.

    Prepare national-register numbers or names of family members moving, the new address, whether previous occupants remain, and phone and email contact details. State when you are at home for the police check, including shift work. Bring identity or residence cards and PINs for the later card update. A minor must attend with someone who has parental authority; bring any relevant custody or foster-care documents.

  • Antwerp

    Loket Antwerpen-Harmonie

    Harmoniepark 1, 2018 Antwerp

    Report your move online first, then book a visit to update your card once the registration is confirmed.

    Have the new address and national-register numbers for everyone moving. Bring each household member’s eID or electronic residence card and its PIN to the appointment. Care-home, recognised student-housing, caravan and houseboat moves need the relevant supporting evidence the city asks for. A parent, guardian or administrator must submit for a minor; guardians and administrators attach the required court or foster-care evidence. Paper residence documents and administratively removed residents need the separate document or migration route.

  • Arlon

    Hôtel de Ville d’Arlon

    Rue Paul Reuter 8, 6700 Arlon

    Tell the town hall about your move within eight working days, online or at the population department.

    Prepare identification, your National Register number and the new address. Bring the relevant identity cards and PIN/PUK codes for the later chip update. Explain which household members are moving so the office can confirm any additional documents.

  • Bruges

    Deelgemeentehuis Assebroek

    Dries 2, Assebroek, 8310 Bruges

    Report your move within eight working days at the Assebroek district office, with or without an appointment.

    Bring your identity or residence card and its PIN/PUK; include relevant Kids-IDs. The card-address update is free. A minor leaving the parental home for the first time must attend with a parent or guardian and bring any relevant judgment or agreement.

  • Bruges

    Deelgemeentehuis Koolkerke/De Grendel

    Koolkerkse Steenweg 199, Koolkerke/De Grendel, 8000 Bruges

    With a booked time at the Koolkerke district office, you avoid waiting when you report your move.

    Bring your identity or residence card and its PIN/PUK; include relevant Kids-IDs. The card-address update is free. A minor leaving the parental home for the first time must attend with a parent or guardian and bring any relevant judgment or agreement.

  • Bruges

    Deelgemeentehuis Sint-Andries

    Albert Serreynstraat 1/002, Sint-Andries, 8200 Bruges

    One adult can report the move for the whole household at the Sint-Andries district office.

    Bring your identity or residence card and its PIN/PUK; include relevant Kids-IDs. The card-address update is free. A minor leaving the parental home for the first time must attend with a parent or guardian and bring any relevant judgment or agreement.

  • Bruges

    Deelgemeentehuis Sint-Kruis

    Moerkerkse Steenweg 190, Sint-Kruis, 8310 Bruges

    Report your move in Sint-Kruis, then wait for the police check and the invitation to update your card.

    Bring your identity or residence card and its PIN/PUK; include relevant Kids-IDs. The card-address update is free. A minor leaving the parental home for the first time must attend with a parent or guardian and bring any relevant judgment or agreement.

  • Bruges

    Deelgemeentehuis Zeebrugge

    Marktplein 12, Zeebrugge, 8380 Bruges

    Report your move in Zeebrugge and expect the police to check your address, usually within a month.

    Bring your identity or residence card and its PIN/PUK; include relevant Kids-IDs. The card-address update is free. A minor leaving the parental home for the first time must attend with a parent or guardian and bring any relevant judgment or agreement.

  • Bruges

    Huis van de Bruggeling

    Frank Van Ackerpromenade 2, 8000 Bruges

    Declare your move online or book a visit, then update your card once the police have checked your address.

    Bring your identity or residence card and its PIN/PUK; include relevant Kids-IDs. The card-address update is free. A minor leaving the parental home for the first time must attend with a parent or guardian and bring any relevant judgment or agreement.

  • Brussels

    Brucity — Change of address

    Rue des Halles 4, 1000 Brussels

    Declare your move online with your identity card and PIN, or come in without an appointment.

    For the declaration, bring your identity card or residence permit, or the declaration of loss/theft if applicable. For the card update bring the card and its PIN. Children of separated parents are registered where they live most of the time. With equal shared custody, parents can agree an address; if they cannot, the authority follows the custody order, then the previous address if still occupied by the children, then the address of the parent receiving family allowances.

  • Brussels

    Liaison office Haren

    Rue de Cortenbach 8, 1130 Brussels

    Declare your move at the Haren liaison office without an appointment, after checking which days it is open.

    For the declaration, bring your identity card or residence permit, or the declaration of loss/theft if applicable. For the card update bring the card and its PIN. Children of separated parents are registered where they live most of the time. With equal shared custody, parents can agree an address; if they cannot, the authority follows the custody order, then the previous address if still occupied by the children, then the address of the parent receiving family allowances.

  • Brussels

    Liaison office Laeken

    Boulevard Emile Bockstael 246, 1020 Brussels

    Declare your move without an appointment in Laeken, then come back for the card update after the police check.

    For the declaration, bring your identity card or residence permit, or the declaration of loss/theft if applicable. For the card update bring the card and its PIN. Children of separated parents are registered where they live most of the time. With equal shared custody, parents can agree an address; if they cannot, the authority follows the custody order, then the previous address if still occupied by the children, then the address of the parent receiving family allowances.

  • Brussels

    Liaison office Neder-Over-Heembeek

    Kruisberg 30, 1120 Brussels

    You can declare your move without an appointment, but only after you have actually moved in.

    For the declaration, bring your identity card or residence permit, or the declaration of loss/theft if applicable. For the card update bring the card and its PIN. Children of separated parents are registered where they live most of the time. With equal shared custody, parents can agree an address; if they cannot, the authority follows the custody order, then the previous address if still occupied by the children, then the address of the parent receiving family allowances.

  • Brussels

    Louise liaison office

    Avenue Louise 240, 1000 Brussels

    Declare your move without an appointment, and have your card’s PIN ready when you return to update it.

    For the declaration, bring your identity card or residence permit, or the declaration of loss/theft if applicable. For the card update bring the card and its PIN. Children of separated parents are registered where they live most of the time. With equal shared custody, parents can agree an address; if they cannot, the authority follows the custody order, then the previous address if still occupied by the children, then the address of the parent receiving family allowances.

  • Charleroi

    Maison citoyenne de Charleroi

    Place Vauban 14-15, Entrée place du Manège, 6000 Charleroi

    One adult can report the move for the whole family, and the city then arranges a check of your address.

    Prepare your actual new address, move date, identity details and national-register number. For the later card update bring your identity or residence card and PIN/PUK codes, plus the relevant family documents. Ask the chosen office about the local charge and the sequence of visits rather than treating the first declaration as a completed card update.

  • Charleroi

    Maison citoyenne de Gilly

    Place J. Destrée, Gilly, 6060 Charleroi

    Phone ahead to arrange the visit, then report your move in person within eight working days.

    Prepare your actual new address, move date, identity details and national-register number. For the later card update bring your identity or residence card and PIN/PUK codes, plus the relevant family documents. Ask the chosen office about the local charge and the sequence of visits rather than treating the first declaration as a completed card update.

  • Charleroi

    Maison citoyenne de Gosselies

    Rue Junius Massau 4, Centre civique de Gosselies, 6041 Charleroi

    Walk in to report your move, or phone first if you would rather book a time.

    Prepare your actual new address, move date, identity details and national-register number. For the later card update bring your identity or residence card and PIN/PUK codes, plus the relevant family documents. Ask the chosen office about the local charge and the sequence of visits rather than treating the first declaration as a completed card update.

  • Charleroi

    Maison citoyenne de Marchienne-au-Pont

    Place Kennedy 1, Maison communale annexe de Marchienne-au-Pont, 6030 Charleroi

    Any of Charleroi’s five citizens’ service offices can take your move report, including the one in Marchienne-au-Pont.

    Prepare your actual new address, move date, identity details and national-register number. For the later card update bring your identity or residence card and PIN/PUK codes, plus the relevant family documents. Ask the chosen office about the local charge and the sequence of visits rather than treating the first declaration as a completed card update.

  • Charleroi

    Maison citoyenne de Marcinelle – Population

    Avenue Eugène Mascaux 100, Maison communale annexe de Marcinelle, 6001 Charleroi

    Report your move in person on a weekday or Saturday morning, and check for closures before you go.

    Prepare your actual new address, move date, identity details and national-register number. For the later card update bring your identity or residence card and PIN/PUK codes, plus the relevant family documents. Ask the chosen office about the local charge and the sequence of visits rather than treating the first declaration as a completed card update.

  • Eupen

    Stadtverwaltung Eupen

    Am Stadthaus 1, 4700 Eupen

    Book an appointment by phone or online to report your move, then update your identity card after the police check.

    Provide your new address. For the chip update after the residence check, bring your identity card and PIN. Ask the team which household members need to attend.

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