Register your address in Germany: Your Anmeldung checklist
Address registration is an early step after moving into a home in Germany. Start with your municipality’s official instructions and check which application route is available.
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Prepare your documents
Have your identification ready and ask your housing provider for the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung, the confirmation that you moved in.
Find your local office
Look for the Meldebehörde or Bürgeramt for your new address. Check whether your situation qualifies for electronic registration or requires an appointment.
Keep the confirmation
After completing registration, check the details on your confirmation and keep it with your administrative documents.
Prepare these documents
- Valid identification
- Housing provider confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung)
- Additional documents required for your situation by the local office
This is a preparation list. The responsible authority confirms the complete requirements for your case.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anmeldung a residence permit?
No. Registering an address and obtaining immigration permission are different processes. Check any residence requirements that apply to you.
Official sources and services
- Make it in Germany: Housing and registration ↗www.make-it-in-germany.com
Amtsweg is independent, not a government authority. Applications are submitted through the official service. Content is checked against the linked sources; local requirements can change. How we review content (German).