Bundesportal | Register Your Address

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Publisher

Rhineland-Palatinate

Last update or date of publication

August 12, 2026

Contact

The government service telephone number 115 – your point of contact for questions related to the federal, state and local.

Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 18:00 (and beyond these times in some regions).

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Government service telephone number calls are charged at local rates.

When you move into a new apartment, you must register with the registration office responsible for your new place of residence within two weeks of moving in.

If you are under 16 years of age, the person whose residence you are moving into must register you.

If you are over 18 years old and have a guardian or caregiver who can determine your place of residence, your new residence must be registered by your guardian or caregiver.

Newborns born in Germany need only be registered if they move into a residence other than that of their parents or mother.

To register your new residence, you must either visit the registration office responsible for your area in person or authorize another person to do so on your behalf.

Completed registration form (except for automated registration systems)
At least one form of identification:
- Identity card
- Temporary ID card
- Replacement ID card
- Recognized and valid passport
- Recognized and valid passport substitute
When moving into a rental property: Landlord’s confirmation or corresponding identification marker
When purchasing a home: notarized purchase agreement or land registry extract
For individuals under guardianship: written power of attorney or guardian ID
If represented by another person: written power of attorney and identification documents of the person to be registered
When moving from abroad: last residential address in Germany (registration confirmation, dates of moving in and out)
For spouses, domestic partners, and family members with the same move-in dates: move-in date as well as previous and current residences
The responsible authority may require the submission of additional documents to verify the information provided (for example: marriage certificate, birth certificate)

Forms available: no

Written form required: yes (except for automated registration systems)

Informal application possible: no

In-person appearance required: no

Formular Wohnungsgeberbestätigung ausfüllbare Felder

Preconditions

You have moved into a new apartment in Germany.

There are no fees.

Basis for legal action

Section 17, paragraphs 1 and 3, of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmg/__17.html

Section 21, Paragraph 4 of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmg/__21.html

§ 23 Federal Registration Act (BMG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmg/__23.html

Section 24(1) of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmg/__24.html

Sections 17.1, 17.3, 22, and 23.0 through 23.0.2 of the General Administrative Regulation for the Implementation of the Federal Registration Act (BMGVwV)

https://www.verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de/bsvwvbund_27092022_VII2201041418.htm

Legal Remedies

Objection
Action to set aside
Action for performance

Procedure

You must appear in person at the registration office with jurisdiction over you, or have someone represent you with a power of attorney.
You must fill out the registration form and sign it (unless you are using an automated registration system).
You must submit all required documents.
Finally, you will receive an official confirmation of registration from the registration office.

Deadlines

You must register your new address within 2 weeks of moving into your new apartment.

Processing time

Processing usually takes 12 minutes.