Offices that issue proof of your address in Germany

Walk-in, appointment or online: it depends on the city

Your certificate comes from the registration office of the place where you are registered. Choose your city to see how its offices issue it, whether a simple or extended version is on offer, and what a person acting for you has to bring.

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5 offices in Bochum

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Gerthe

    Heinrichstraße 42, Amtshaus Gerthe, 44805 Bochum

    Book ahead, and make sure anyone acting for you has the authority the city requires.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website115

    Bring photo ID and your residence document where applicable. A representative needs their own ID, your written authority and your passport or identity card. For legal guardianship, confirm the certified authority required by the city. Online requests require BundID (German federal online account) with an enabled identity card or eID card and an NFC phone or reader. This district counter accepts cash or card.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Langendreer

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

    Book ahead, and if you need step-free access, use the lift from the car park behind the former court building.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website115

    Bring photo ID and your residence document where applicable. A representative needs their own ID, your written authority and your passport or identity card. For legal guardianship, confirm the certified authority required by the city. Online requests require BundID (German federal online account) with an enabled identity card or eID card and an NFC phone or reader. This district counter accepts cash or card.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Mitte

    Willy-Brandt-Platz 2-6, 44787 Bochum

    Apply online with BundID and expect the certificate by post within three to five working days.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website115

    For a visit bring photo ID, such as a passport, and your residence document where applicable. A representative needs their own ID, your written authority and your passport or identity card. The online service requires an enabled identity card or eID card and an NFC phone or reader. For legal guardianship, confirm the court-certified authority required by the city.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Wattenscheid

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

    Book an appointment in a building with level access and two lifts, in English if you prefer.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website115

    Bring photo ID and your residence document where applicable. A representative needs their own ID, your written authority and your passport or identity card. For legal guardianship, confirm the certified authority required by the city. Online requests require BundID (German federal online account) with an enabled identity card or eID card and an NFC phone or reader. This district counter accepts cash or card.

  • Bochum

    Bürgerbüro Weitmar

    Hattinger Straße 387, Bürgerbüro neben dem Amtshaus, 44795 Bochum

    Ask whoever requests it which details it must contain, then book your appointment.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website115

    Bring photo ID and your residence document where applicable. A representative needs their own ID, your written authority and your passport or identity card. For legal guardianship, confirm the certified authority required by the city. Online requests require BundID (German federal online account) with an enabled identity card or eID card and an NFC phone or reader. This district counter accepts cash or card.

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