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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5 offices in Bochum

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Gerthe

    Heinrichstraße 42, Amtshaus Gerthe, 44805 Bochum

    The building has level access and an external lift at the rear, and visits need an appointment.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website115

    Prepare all identity documents and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. Online, you need the supported electronic ID, user account and current AusweisApp. At the counter, representatives need authority, a completed registration form and your ID. Check parental-consent requirements for under-16s moving between separated parents. For a move within Bochum, bring vehicle papers if their address also needs updating; this additional change costs extra. This district counter accepts cash or card.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Langendreer

    Carl-von-Ossietzky-Platz 1, Altes Amtsgericht Langendreer, 44892 Bochum

    The lift is reached from the car park behind the former court building, and you need an appointment.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website115

    Prepare all identity documents and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. Online, you need the supported electronic ID, user account and current AusweisApp. At the counter, representatives need authority, a completed registration form and your ID. Check parental-consent requirements for under-16s moving between separated parents. For a move within Bochum, bring vehicle papers if their address also needs updating; this additional change costs extra. This district counter accepts cash or card.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Mitte

    Willy-Brandt-Platz 2-6, 44787 Bochum

    If the next free appointment falls after your two-week deadline, book it anyway and bring the confirmation.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website115

    Prepare all identity documents and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. Online, you need the supported electronic ID, user account and current AusweisApp. At the counter, representatives need authority, a completed registration form and your ID. Check parental-consent requirements for under-16s moving between separated parents. For a move within Bochum, bring vehicle papers if their address also needs updating; this additional change costs extra and Mitte takes card payments only.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Wattenscheid

    Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 7, Rathaus Wattenscheid, 44866 Bochum

    English-language appointments are available, and the building has level access and two lifts.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website115

    Prepare all identity documents and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. Online, you need the supported electronic ID, user account and current AusweisApp. At the counter, representatives need authority, a completed registration form and your ID. Check parental-consent requirements for under-16s moving between separated parents. For a move within Bochum, bring vehicle papers if their address also needs updating; this additional change costs extra. This district counter accepts cash or card.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Weitmar

    Hattinger Straße 387, Bürgerbüro neben dem Amtshaus, 44795 Bochum

    Online registration works for a main home, but a secondary home always needs a visit in person.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website115

    Prepare all identity documents and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. Online, you need the supported electronic ID, user account and current AusweisApp. At the counter, representatives need authority, a completed registration form and your ID. Check parental-consent requirements for under-16s moving between separated parents. For a move within Bochum, bring vehicle papers if their address also needs updating; this additional change costs extra. This district counter accepts cash or card.

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