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Updated 2026-01City Registration (Anmeldung)
Register your address at the Bürgeramt within 14 days of moving in.
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Anmeldung is registering your residential address at the local Bürgeramt / Einwohnermeldeamt. You receive a Meldebescheinigung which unlocks bank account, SIM contracts and the residence permit.
Why it's needed
Legal requirement; nothing else works without it.
Who requires this
Everyone living in Germany more than 3 months.
- Permanent address with rental contract
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- Book appointment at the Bürgeramt online
- Attend appointment with all documents
- Receive Meldebescheinigung on the spot
- Steuer-ID arrives by post within 2–4 weeks