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📦 Checklist: Moving Within Germany

What you need to do when moving within Germany — re-registration within 14 days!

German terms
Umzug Ummeldung Nachsendeauftrag Rundfunkbeitrag Wohnungsgeberbestätigung
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Re-registration at Bürgeramt (14-day deadline!) Required
Ummeldung / Wohnsitzummeldung
MANDATORY within 14 days. Fine up to 1,000€ if missed. Bring Wohnungsgeberbestätigung!
Mail forwarding order (~30€/12 months) Required
Nachsendeauftrag / Deutsche Post
Online at nachsendeauftrag.de. Important so no mail from authorities, bank, insurance gets lost.
Transfer or cancel electricity/gas contract Required
Strom / Gas / Energieversorger
Check old contract: special cancellation right when moving. Read and photograph meter readings on moving day!
Transfer or cancel internet service Required
Internetanschluss / Provider
Inform provider 3 months ahead. Special cancellation right if service unavailable at new address.
Update Rundfunkbeitrag address (broadcasting fee, 18.36€/month) Required
Rundfunkbeitrag / GEZ
Online at rundfunkbeitrag.de. If partner already pays: deregister with partner's contribution number.
Bank: address change Required
Bankverbindung / Adressänderung
Via online banking or branch. Important for statements and EC card delivery.
Inform your employer Required
Arbeitgeber / Personalabteilung
Relevant for payroll and taxes. Inform HR in writing.
Re-register car (if you have one) Optional
Kfz-Ummeldung / Zulassungsstelle
At the vehicle registration office. Bring registration documents (Part I+II). New plates if changing district.
Kindergeld: address change (if you have children) Optional
Kindergeld / Familienkasse
Inform Familienkasse about the move so Kindergeld keeps coming. Online or in writing.

Other checklists

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Anmeldung Checklist (Address Registration)
Complete document list for registering your address at the Bürgeramt.
6 items
👶
Kindergeld Application Checklist
259€/month per child (from 2025). Apply at the Familienkasse.
8 items
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Residence Permit Appointment Checklist
Appointment at the immigration office — renewal or issuance of a residence permit.
8 items
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Bank Account Opening Checklist
Documents needed to open a German bank account — branch or online bank.
6 items