Post, online or in person: it depends on the city
You report your departure to the registration office of the place you are leaving, and you can often choose between a visit, a written form and an online request. Open your city to see which of these its offices accept and what identification to send or bring.
Duisburg
Sonnenwall 73-75, 47051 Duisburg
German and EU citizens can book a visit or send a written notice by post or fax, but email does not count.
Bring your identity card. A representative needs written authorisation, your identity card and their own identity card. Use the departure date and forwarding details when preparing your written notice.
Guides
Related services
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.
For freelancers, sole traders and new business owners. See how tax registration works, what the Steuernummer is for and which tax office can help.
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.
For students, workers and family members from outside the EU. See which office handles your stay and how applications start.
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.
For anyone who has to show where they live. See what the certificate covers and which office in your city issues it.
Other countries
Moving on, or comparing before you decide? See how this works elsewhere.
Most offices in Warsaw, Kraków, and Lublin
Most offices in The Hague, 's-Hertogenbosch, and Alkmaar
Most offices in Liège, Charleroi, and Tournai
Most offices in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Terrassa, and Almería
Where to next
For anyone giving up their last home in Germany. See when you need to report your departure and which office accepts it.
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