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Ελληνικά📋 Anmeldung Checklist (Address Registration)
Complete document list for registering your address at the Bürgeramt. You must complete Anmeldung within 14 days of moving in.
German terms
Anmeldung
Bürgeramt
Meldebescheinigung
Wohnungsgeberbestätigung
Termin
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Bürgeramt appointment (Termin)
Required
Termin
In large cities (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich) you must book online in advance. Without an appointment you may be turned away.
Passport or ID card
Required
Reisepass / Personalausweis
Must be valid. A copy is not sufficient — bring the original.
Registration form (filled in)
Required
Anmeldeformular
Available online or at the Bürgeramt. Fill it in German beforehand.
Landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung)
Required
Wohnungsgeberbestätigung
Your landlord is legally required to provide this. Without it they will not register you.
Rental contract (copy)
Optional
Mietvertrag
Not always required, but recommended. Some Bürgeramts may ask for it.
Marriage certificate (if applicable)
Optional
Heiratsurkunde
Only if registering with a spouse. Bring the original + certified translation.
Children's birth certificates
Optional
Geburtsurkunde
Originals + certified German translation.
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