Local offices across Germany, city by city

Start from your city and see who handles what

In Germany, address registration, ID documents, civil status certificates, driving licences, vehicle plates and residence permits are often split between different offices, and the setup changes from one city to the next. Choose your city to see the offices that serve it and the tasks each one covers.

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33 offices in Cologne

Common tasks

Common tasks in Germany

Pick the task you have in front of you to see who it is for, what to bring and which offices handle it.

Help with rent and living costs in Germany

For people who cannot cover rent, food or other basic costs. See whether the Sozialamt or the Jobcenter is your starting point and how to reach them.

135 offices · 39 cities

Tax registration with the Finanzamt in Germany

For freelancers, sole traders and new business owners. See how tax registration works, what the Steuernummer is for and which tax office can help.

108 offices · 37 cities

Report a change of address in Germany

For people who already live in Germany and move to a new home. See how to update your registered address and which office takes it.

104 offices · 39 cities

Residence permit applications in Germany

For students, workers and family members from outside the EU. See which office handles your stay and how applications start.

103 offices · 38 cities

Register your address after arriving in Germany

For anyone moving into a home in Germany from another country. See what the registration involves and which office in your city deals with it.

98 offices · 39 cities

Certificate of your registered address

For anyone who has to show where they live. See what the certificate covers and which office in your city issues it.

95 offices · 39 cities
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Everyday services in Germany

Registering a new home, replacing a passport, swapping a driving licence or sorting out a residence permit: choose the task first, then find where to go.

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