Where to report your move in your German city

Each city sets its own way of taking an address change

A move is reported to the registration office for the place you are moving to, not the one you are leaving. Some cities let you start online, others want a visit or a form by post, and the office tells you what to bring with you.

104 offices
  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Brand

    Paul-Küpper-Platz 1, 52078 Aachen

    Report a move to another home in Aachen within two weeks, at the counter or online if you qualify.

    Bring all available identity cards/passports for everyone moving and a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung; a tenancy agreement is insufficient. Owners signing their own confirmation also need ownership evidence. For a child, provide the other parent’s consent or evidence of sole residence-determination rights unless the child and accompanying parent already lived apart from the other parent. Online applicants need activated eID, PIN, BundID (German federal online account), AusweisApp and an NFC phone or card reader; follow the subsequent digital address update and mailed sticker instructions.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Eilendorf: Pass-und Einwohnermeldeangelegenheiten, Bewohnerparken

    Heinrich-Thomas-Platz 1, 52080 Aachen

    When you book, choose the option for an address change within the city, and check the location in your confirmation.

    Bring all available identity cards/passports for everyone moving and a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung; a tenancy agreement is insufficient. Owners signing their own confirmation also need ownership evidence. For a child, provide the other parent’s consent or evidence of sole residence-determination rights unless the child and accompanying parent already lived apart from the other parent. Online applicants need activated eID, PIN, BundID (German federal online account), AusweisApp and an NFC phone or card reader; follow the subsequent digital address update and mailed sticker instructions.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Haaren: Einwohnermeldestelle

    Germanusstraße 32-34, 52080 Aachen

    You can only register once you have actually moved, and a postal-only address does not count.

    Bring all available identity cards/passports for everyone moving and a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung; a tenancy agreement is insufficient. Owners signing their own confirmation also need ownership evidence. For a child, provide the other parent’s consent or evidence of sole residence-determination rights unless the child and accompanying parent already lived apart from the other parent. Online applicants need activated eID, PIN, BundID (German federal online account), AusweisApp and an NFC phone or card reader; follow the subsequent digital address update and mailed sticker instructions.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Kornelimünster / Walheim

    Schulberg 20, 52076 Aachen

    If your family moves with you, register everyone’s new address together within two weeks of moving in.

    Bring all available identity cards/passports for everyone moving and a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung; a tenancy agreement is insufficient. Owners signing their own confirmation also need ownership evidence. For a child, provide the other parent’s consent or evidence of sole residence-determination rights unless the child and accompanying parent already lived apart from the other parent. Online applicants need activated eID, PIN, BundID (German federal online account), AusweisApp and an NFC phone or card reader; follow the subsequent digital address update and mailed sticker instructions.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Laurensberg

    Rathausstraße 12, 52072 Aachen

    Secondary homes and electronic residence permits cannot be handled online, so book a counter appointment.

    Bring all available identity cards/passports for everyone moving and a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung; a tenancy agreement is insufficient. Owners signing their own confirmation also need ownership evidence. For a child, provide the other parent’s consent or evidence of sole residence-determination rights unless the child and accompanying parent already lived apart from the other parent. Online applicants need activated eID, PIN, BundID (German federal online account), AusweisApp and an NFC phone or card reader; follow the subsequent digital address update and mailed sticker instructions.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Richterich: Pass-und Einwohnermeldeangelegenheiten, Bewohnerparken

    Roermonder Straße 559, 52072 Aachen

    You cannot register by post, so book a counter visit or use the online service if you qualify.

    Bring all available identity cards/passports for everyone moving and a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung; a tenancy agreement is insufficient. Owners signing their own confirmation also need ownership evidence. For a child, provide the other parent’s consent or evidence of sole residence-determination rights unless the child and accompanying parent already lived apart from the other parent. Online applicants need activated eID, PIN, BundID (German federal online account), AusweisApp and an NFC phone or card reader; follow the subsequent digital address update and mailed sticker instructions.

  • Aachen

    Bürger*innenbüro Bahnhofplatz

    Hackländerstraße 1, 52064 Aachen

    If you cannot come yourself, a representative can register your move with a signed authorisation and their own ID.

    Bring all available identity cards/passports for everyone moving and a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung; a tenancy agreement is insufficient. Owners signing their own confirmation also need ownership evidence. For a child, provide the other parent’s consent or evidence of sole residence-determination rights unless the child and accompanying parent already lived apart from the other parent. Online applicants need activated eID, PIN, BundID (German federal online account), AusweisApp and an NFC phone or card reader; follow the subsequent digital address update and mailed sticker instructions.

  • Aachen

    Bürger*innenbüro Katschhof

    Johannes-Paul-II.-Straße 1, 52062 Aachen

    Book a counter appointment, or check whether you are eligible to do everything online.

    Bring all available identity cards/passports for everyone moving and a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung; a tenancy agreement is insufficient. Owners signing their own confirmation also need ownership evidence. For a child, provide the other parent’s consent or evidence of sole residence-determination rights unless the child and accompanying parent already lived apart from the other parent. Online applicants need activated eID, PIN, BundID (German federal online account), AusweisApp and an NFC phone or card reader; follow the subsequent digital address update and mailed sticker instructions.

  • Augsburg

    Bürgerbüro Stadtmitte

    An der Blauen Kappe 18, 86152 Augsburg

    Your registration confirmation is included automatically, so there is no need to book a second appointment for it.

    Bring your identity card and/or passport and those of all family members moving. Tenants need the housing provider’s Wohnungsgeberbestätigung; owners need an Eigenerklärung. The address in a German identity card or passport can be updated during the registration appointment, without a separate booking. If you are considering electronic registration, check the requirements of the online service first; a working eID alone is not enough for every type of move.

  • Berlin

    Bürgeramt Rathaus Mitte

    Karl-Marx-Allee 31, 10178 Berlin

    Register within two weeks of moving in, at the counter or online if you have a BundID and an activated ID card.

    Bring the signed registration form, original identity documents for everyone moving and a signed Wohnungsgeberbestätigung; a lease does not replace it. For a first registration in Berlin, bring existing birth or marriage certificates as a precaution. Counter representation needs written authority and the applicant-signed form. Keeping another German home requires the main-home declaration and a counter visit. A child moving between separated joint-custody parents also requires a counter visit, the consent form and the other parent’s ID; for cohabiting joint-custody parents, bring informal consent if only one attends.

  • Bielefeld

    Bürgerberatung Mitte

    Niederwall 23, Neues Rathaus, 33602 Bielefeld

    Book a visit for a move within Bielefeld, or go online if you qualify, and update your ID chip afterwards.

    Bring original identity documents for everyone moving and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. A representative also needs written authority and their ID. Online requires a supported ID/eID/residence card, AusweisApp and NFC phone or card reader. Updating a vehicle document costs €11.40 and is possible here only for an existing Bielefeld registration, a non-business address change and a document showing a valid inspection. Bring registration certificate Part I; other vehicle cases go to the registration authority.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Brackwede

    Germanenstraße 22, 33647 Bielefeld

    Report your move within two weeks of moving in, as registering in advance is not possible.

    Bring original identity documents for everyone moving and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. A representative also needs written authority and their ID. Online requires a supported ID/eID/residence card, AusweisApp and NFC phone or card reader. Updating a vehicle document costs €11.40 and is possible here only for an existing Bielefeld registration, a non-business address change and a document showing a valid inspection. Bring registration certificate Part I; other vehicle cases go to the registration authority.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Brake

    Wefelshof 9, 33729 Bielefeld

    If you qualify, do it online with BundID and your electronic ID, and new address stickers follow by post.

    Bring original identity documents for everyone moving and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. A representative also needs written authority and their ID. Online requires a supported ID/eID/residence card, AusweisApp and NFC phone or card reader. Updating a vehicle document costs €11.40 and is possible here only for an existing Bielefeld registration, a non-business address change and a document showing a valid inspection. Bring registration certificate Part I; other vehicle cases go to the registration authority.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Dornberg

    Wertherstraße 436, 33619 Bielefeld

    Book a visit for a move within Bielefeld and the registration is completed during the appointment.

    Bring original identity documents for everyone moving and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. A representative also needs written authority and their ID. Online requires a supported ID/eID/residence card, AusweisApp and NFC phone or card reader. Updating a vehicle document costs €11.40 and is possible here only for an existing Bielefeld registration, a non-business address change and a document showing a valid inspection. Bring registration certificate Part I; other vehicle cases go to the registration authority.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Gadderbaum

    Nazarethweg 7, 33617 Bielefeld

    A secondary home or a switch between main and secondary status needs a visit rather than the online service.

    Bring original identity documents for everyone moving and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. A representative also needs written authority and their ID. Online requires a supported ID/eID/residence card, AusweisApp and NFC phone or card reader. Updating a vehicle document costs €11.40 and is possible here only for an existing Bielefeld registration, a non-business address change and a document showing a valid inspection. Bring registration certificate Part I; other vehicle cases go to the registration authority.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Heepen

    Salzufler Straße 13, 33719 Bielefeld

    If you register online, the check can take three working days and the address stickers about two weeks to arrive.

    Bring original identity documents for everyone moving and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. A representative also needs written authority and their ID. Online requires a supported ID/eID/residence card, AusweisApp and NFC phone or card reader. Updating a vehicle document costs €11.40 and is possible here only for an existing Bielefeld registration, a non-business address change and a document showing a valid inspection. Bring registration certificate Part I; other vehicle cases go to the registration authority.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Hillegossen

    Detmolder Straße 617, 33699 Bielefeld

    Online registration for a family works only if everyone is already linked in the register and moves together.

    Bring original identity documents for everyone moving and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. A representative also needs written authority and their ID. Online requires a supported ID/eID/residence card, AusweisApp and NFC phone or card reader. Updating a vehicle document costs €11.40 and is possible here only for an existing Bielefeld registration, a non-business address change and a document showing a valid inspection. Bring registration certificate Part I; other vehicle cases go to the registration authority.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Jöllenbeck

    Amtsstraße 13, 33739 Bielefeld

    After registering online, update the address on your ID chip with the AusweisApp.

    Bring original identity documents for everyone moving and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. A representative also needs written authority and their ID. Online requires a supported ID/eID/residence card, AusweisApp and NFC phone or card reader. Updating a vehicle document costs €11.40 and is possible here only for an existing Bielefeld registration, a non-business address change and a document showing a valid inspection. Bring registration certificate Part I; other vehicle cases go to the registration authority.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Schildesche

    Margaretenweg 29, 33611 Bielefeld

    For a new main home you can try the online service first and book a visit only if it does not fit.

    Bring original identity documents for everyone moving and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. A representative also needs written authority and their ID. Online requires a supported ID/eID/residence card, AusweisApp and NFC phone or card reader. Updating a vehicle document costs €11.40 and is possible here only for an existing Bielefeld registration, a non-business address change and a document showing a valid inspection. Bring registration certificate Part I; other vehicle cases go to the registration authority.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Senne

    Windelsbleicher Str. 242, 33659 Bielefeld

    The online service covers only a new main or sole home, so come in person for anything else.

    Bring original identity documents for everyone moving and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. A representative also needs written authority and their ID. Online requires a supported ID/eID/residence card, AusweisApp and NFC phone or card reader. Updating a vehicle document costs €11.40 and is possible here only for an existing Bielefeld registration, a non-business address change and a document showing a valid inspection. Bring registration certificate Part I; other vehicle cases go to the registration authority.

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