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.

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8 offices in Aachen

  • 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.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 241 432-0

    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.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 241 432-8209

    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.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 241 432-8312

    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.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 241 432-8420

    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.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 241 432-0

    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.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 241 432-8610

    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.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 241 432-1234

    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.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 241 432-1234

    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.

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