Place of residence - registration of the sole or main residence
Service description
When you move into an apartment, you must register.
You do not need to deregister with the registration authority in whose jurisdiction your previous home was located.
Responsible body
The responsibility lies with the registration authority of the municipality or city.
Prerequisites
In the case of persons under the age of 16, care must be taken to ensure that they are registered by the person whose home they are moving into.
What documents are required?
What to bring:
- Confirmation from the landlord
- For German citizens: Identity card or passport,
- For foreign citizens: Passport or identity document
- For minors: Identity document and birth certificate
What fees apply?
There are no fees.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
You must register with the registration office within two weeks of moving in.
Legal basis
- § Section 17 (2) of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
- § Section 21 of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
- § Section 22 of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
- § Section 23 of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
- § Section 24 (1) of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
- 45 General administrative regulations for the implementation of the Federal Registration Act (BMGVwV)