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Anyone who moves into an apartment must register or re-register with the responsible registration authority within two weeks of moving in. In this case, you do not need to deregister with your previous registration office.

Personal appearance (substitution possible):

You can only submit your registration on site. You can also be represented by another person if you give this person a power of attorney.

• Identity card or passport as proof of identity and to change the details of the apartment
• Landlord's confirmation of residence

In the case of joint registration of family members, it is sufficient for one of the persons subject to registration to appear in person at the registration office. What to bring:

• Personal documents of all data subjects
• Power of attorney(s) for co-registration

o of the unmarried partner

o of adult children

none

Within two weeks of moving in, you must register with the responsible registration office. As a rule, the application is processed immediately upon submission of the required documents.

Registration must be made within two weeks of moving into the apartment.

registration authorities of the independent cities; unincorporated municipality; of the Amt or the Verbandsgemeinde

• Section 17 (1) of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
• § 23 Federal Registration Act (BMG)
• Brandenburg Registration Act

If the registration is not made in time within two weeks of moving in, this can be punished as an administrative offence with a fine.

Please comply with your reporting obligation to avoid unnecessary problems and trouble. If you do not comply with your obligation to register or do not do so in time, problems may arise, for example, with vehicle registration, obtaining a driver's license or applying for a certificate of good conduct. In addition, your identity card and, if applicable, your vehicle registration document must also be changed.

Ministry of the Interior and Municipal Affairs,

Unit 23