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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9 offices in Hanover

  • Hanover

    Bürgeramt Aegi

    Aegidientorplatz 1, 30159 Hanover

    If no appointment is free within two weeks of your move, the booking you made in time still counts.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 511 168-32000

    Bring identification for every family member registering; foreign nationals need passports. Bring a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung confirming everyone’s move-in: the rental contract alone is insufficient. If a minor’s registered household or main home changes between parents, prepare the city’s declaration about the child’s residence. Bring vehicle registration part I if you also want its address changed; that extra task has a separate fee.

  • Hanover

    Bürgeramt Bemerode

    Bemeroder Rathausplatz 1, 30539 Hanover

    Staff fill in the form with you at the counter, so you only need to check and sign it.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 511 168-32000

    Bring identification for every family member registering; foreign nationals need passports. Bring a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung confirming everyone’s move-in: the rental contract alone is insufficient. If a minor’s registered household or main home changes between parents, prepare the city’s declaration about the child’s residence. Bring vehicle registration part I if you also want its address changed; that extra task has a separate fee.

  • Hanover

    Bürgeramt Döhren

    Peiner Str. 9, 30519 Hanover

    Döhren takes booked appointments only, unlike other Hanover branches that allow Thursday walk-ins.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 511 168-32000

    Bring identification for every family member registering; foreign nationals need passports. Bring a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung confirming everyone’s move-in: the rental contract alone is insufficient. If a minor’s registered household or main home changes between parents, prepare the city’s declaration about the child’s residence. Bring vehicle registration part I if you also want its address changed; that extra task has a separate fee.

  • Hanover

    Bürgeramt Herrenhausen

    Meldaustr. 25-27, 30419 Hanover

    In a married family moving together with minor children, one parent can register everyone.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 511 168-32000

    Bring identification for every family member registering; foreign nationals need passports. Bring a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung confirming everyone’s move-in: the rental contract alone is insufficient. If a minor’s registered household or main home changes between parents, prepare the city’s declaration about the child’s residence. Bring vehicle registration part I if you also want its address changed; that extra task has a separate fee.

  • Hanover

    Bürgeramt Linden

    Lindener Marktplatz 1, 30449 Hanover

    Find it on the second floor of the Linden town hall, where you can also come on Thursdays without booking.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 511 168-32000

    Bring identification for every family member registering; foreign nationals need passports. Bring a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung confirming everyone’s move-in: the rental contract alone is insufficient. If a minor’s registered household or main home changes between parents, prepare the city’s declaration about the child’s residence. Bring vehicle registration part I if you also want its address changed; that extra task has a separate fee.

  • Hanover

    Bürgeramt Podbi-Park

    Lister Str. 10, 30163 Hanover

    Find it on the first floor of the Podbi-Park passage, and try Thursday walk-in sessions if you have no booking.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 511 168-32000

    Bring identification for every family member registering; foreign nationals need passports. Bring a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung confirming everyone’s move-in: the rental contract alone is insufficient. If a minor’s registered household or main home changes between parents, prepare the city’s declaration about the child’s residence. Bring vehicle registration part I if you also want its address changed; that extra task has a separate fee.

  • Hanover

    Bürgeramt Ricklingen

    Anne-Stache-Allee 7, 30459 Hanover

    You need an appointment here, so book within two weeks of moving in and get your confirmation on the spot.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 511 168-32000

    Bring identification for every family member registering; foreign nationals need passports. Bring a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung confirming everyone’s move-in: the rental contract alone is insufficient. If a minor’s registered household or main home changes between parents, prepare the city’s declaration about the child’s residence. Bring vehicle registration part I if you also want its address changed; that extra task has a separate fee.

  • Hanover

    Bürgeramt Sahlkamp

    Elmstr. 15, 30657 Hanover

    You leave with your registration confirmation straight away, and you need a booked appointment.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 511 168-32000

    Bring identification for every family member registering; foreign nationals need passports. Bring a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung confirming everyone’s move-in: the rental contract alone is insufficient. If a minor’s registered household or main home changes between parents, prepare the city’s declaration about the child’s residence. Bring vehicle registration part I if you also want its address changed; that extra task has a separate fee.

  • Hanover

    Bürgeramt Schützenplatz

    Am Schützenplatz 1, 30169 Hanover

    Online registration exists for some moves, but check the conditions first and book a visit if yours does not qualify.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+49 511 168-32000

    Bring identification for every family member registering; foreign nationals need passports. Bring a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung confirming everyone’s move-in: the rental contract alone is insufficient. If a minor’s registered household or main home changes between parents, prepare the city’s declaration about the child’s residence. Bring vehicle registration part I if you also want its address changed; that extra task has a separate fee.

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