Germany

Germany address registration (Anmeldung): documents checklist

Newcomers must register their address soon after they move in. Each city has its own appointment system, so check your local office.

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Valid passport or national ID card
Completed registration form (Anmeldeformular)
Landlord confirmation of residence (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung)Your landlord must give you this. It is required to register.
Rental contractSome offices ask for it as well.
Marriage certificate or birth certificates for family members, if you register them tooDocuments in other languages may need an official translation.
Appointment confirmation, if your city requires an appointment

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This is a general guide, not an official list. Rules and accepted documents change and differ by office, so always confirm with the official website before you go. Last updated November 2026.

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