![](\"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/56162a32f33f01f4c872c5bcf522fe17.png\")
<\/a>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”justified”]<\/p>\nWhen moving to Germany, it is a legal requirement for everybody to register with their local municipality. This must be completed within 14 days of moving into your new accommodation, although in reality it is difficult for the authorities to prove that you\u2019ve flouted the law.<\/p>\n
The Anmeldung<\/em> (registration) should be top on your list of priorities once you’ve found somewhere to live.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a crucial step in all of the subsequent bureaucracy<\/a> and administrative tasks you have to come.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/stencil.default-2.jpg” alt=”anmeldung germany” title_text=”anmeldung germany” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ width=”65%” width_tablet=”85%” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”10px” box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” box_shadow_spread=”1px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”justified”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Incidentally, this also applies if you are living with your partner or a subletting a room from a friend; it\u2019s not just for those of you who have a rental contract in your own name.<\/p>\n So, get this done as soon as you\u2019ve moved into your apartment, before you take the obligatory trip to the famous blue and yellow Swedish furniture store!<\/p>\n To successfully complete your Anmeldung you will need:<\/p>\n For a hassle-free experience of registration in Germany, I would highly recommend our friends over at\u00a0MyGermanExpert<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0– who offer forms translated into English and instructions on how to complete them. This service is now available for all German cities and it’s free.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_code admin_label=”AD_N26 728×90″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ text_orientation=”center”] \u00a0<\/p>\n Registering with the local municipality you\u2019ve just moved to is not only a legal requirement.\u00a0It also gives you the magic piece of paper known as the Meldebescheinigung which you need to fulfil most of the forthcoming bureaucratic necessities during your first few weeks (and a whole lot more during your stay in Germany!)<\/p>\n It\u2019s one of those catch 22 situations where your registration in Germany is an absolutely vital piece of paper to accomplish pretty much every other official process.<\/p>\n Anmeldung is a relatively straightforward process for EU citizens<\/strong>, which can usually be completed in less than 30 minutes – if you make an appointment online prior to your visit.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re worried about the language barrier (although you really shouldn\u2019t be for something so straightforward), then ask in a local Facebook group for expats or casual job opportunities. You should easily be able to find a native German speaking student who will gladly help you with your registration in Germany for around \u20ac25 per hour max.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n You will need to go in person to your local municipality\u2019s B\u00fcrgerb\u00fcro<\/em> or B\u00fcrgeramt<\/em>, which roughly translates into English as \u201ccitizen\u2019s office or department\u201d. Some areas may still call this the less common name of Einwohnermeldeamt<\/em>. In Bavaria, it\u2019s called the Kreisverwaltungsrat<\/em>, or KVR for short. This process still cannot be completed 100% online.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also the place where Germans go to renew their passports and IDs, and where you would also go to get documents such as parking permits or a licence to own a dog (yes, this is Germany).<\/p>\n For non-EU citizens<\/strong>, you\u2019ll also need to make a trip to the Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde<\/em><\/strong> (administrative office for foreign nationals) to get everything accomplished regarding your visa or residence permit, before you take on the standard B\u00fcrgeramt \/ B\u00fcrgerb\u00fcro visit.<\/p>\n Why do you need to this first? Because as a non-EU citizen, you\u2019ll also need a residence permit to be able to legally reside (and work, if your permit entitles you to do this) in Germany.<\/p>\n The addresses of both the nearest B\u00fcrgeramt<\/em> as well as the Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde<\/em> can be found on your local municipality’s website. Large cities will have several B\u00fcrger\u00e4mter<\/em> but usually only have one Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde<\/em>. Google is your friend.<\/p>\n If you have moved to Germany to be with your husband, wife or child who is a citizen or legal resident here, then you will additionally need to provide your marriage certificate or child’s birth certificate.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The exception to the requirement to do an Anmeldung is if you\u2019re staying in short-term, tourist accommodation (hotels, tourist apartments or Airbnb) for a few weeks while you look for your own place. This doesn\u2019t require registration as this is considered guest accommodation rather than a permanent place of residence.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f8f8f8″ width=”80%” width_tablet=”75%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2vw||||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” border_width_all=”1px” global_module=”47539″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|0px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”1vw||0vw||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”1vw||1vw||true|false”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”1vw||2vw||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|50px|0px|50px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.3″ custom_padding=”|15px||15px|false|false”][et_pb_blurb title=”FINDING A JOB” url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/finding-a-job\/” image=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/finding-a-job-1.png” alt=”finding a job in germany” image_max_width=”50%” image_max_width_tablet=”50%” image_max_width_phone=”60%” image_max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Finding a Job” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ header_font_size=”16px” background_enable_color=”off” text_orientation=”center” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”||5vw||false|true” custom_margin_phone=”|10px|7vw|10px|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”5px|10px|5px|10px|true|true” link_option_url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/finding-a-job\/” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#4d4d4d” background_color__hover=”rgba(251,219,71,0.5)” background_enable_color__hover=”on” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.3″ custom_padding=”|15px||15px|false|false”][et_pb_blurb title=”RESIDENCE PERMITS” url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/visas-residence-permits\/” image=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/visas-and-residence-permits.png” alt=”visas and residence permits” image_max_width=”50%” image_max_width_tablet=”50%” image_max_width_phone=”60%” image_max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Visas” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ header_font_size=”16px” background_enable_color=”off” text_orientation=”center” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”||5vw||false|true” custom_margin_phone=”|10px|7vw|10px|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”5px|10px|5px|10px|true|true” link_option_url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/visas-residence-permits\/” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#4d4d4d” background_enable_color__hover=”on” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.3″ custom_padding=”|15px||15px|false|false”][et_pb_blurb title=”%22HOW TO%22 GUIDES” url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/how-to-guides\/” image=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/how-to-articles.png” alt=”how to articles” image_max_width=”50%” image_max_width_tablet=”50%” image_max_width_phone=”60%” image_max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”How to Articles” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ header_font_size=”16px” background_enable_color=”off” text_orientation=”center” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”||5vw||false|true” custom_margin_phone=”|10px|7vw|10px|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”5px|10px|5px|10px|true|true” link_option_url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/how-to-guides\/” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#4d4d4d” background_enable_color__hover=”on” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”0vw|auto|0vw|auto|true|false” custom_padding=”0px|50px|2vw|50px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.3″ custom_padding=”|15px||15px|false|false”][et_pb_blurb title=”LIFE IN GERMANY” url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/life-in-germany\/” image=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/life-in-germany.png” alt=”life in germany” image_max_width=”50%” image_max_width_tablet=”50%” image_max_width_phone=”60%” image_max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Life in Germany” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ header_font_size=”16px” background_enable_color=”off” text_orientation=”center” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”||5vw||false|true” custom_margin_phone=”|10px|7vw|10px|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”5px|10px|5px|10px|true|true” link_option_url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/life-in-germany\/” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#4d4d4d” background_enable_color__hover=”on” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.3″ custom_padding=”|15px||15px|false|false”][et_pb_blurb title=”HEALTHCARE” url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/healthcare\/” image=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/healthcare.png” alt=”health insurance in Germany” image_max_width=”50%” image_max_width_tablet=”50%” image_max_width_phone=”60%” image_max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Healthcare” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ header_font_size=”16px” background_enable_color=”off” text_orientation=”center” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”||5vw||false|true” custom_margin_phone=”|10px|7vw|10px|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”5px|10px|5px|10px|true|true” link_option_url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/healthcare\/” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#4d4d4d” background_enable_color__hover=”on” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.3″ custom_padding=”|15px||15px|false|false”][et_pb_blurb title=”HOUSING” url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/housing\/” image=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/housing.png” alt=”apartments in Germany” image_max_width=”50%” image_max_width_tablet=”50%” image_max_width_phone=”60%” image_max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Housing” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ header_font_size=”16px” background_enable_color=”off” text_orientation=”center” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”||5vw||false|true” custom_margin_phone=”|10px|7vw|10px|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”5px|10px|5px|10px|true|true” link_option_url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/blog\/housing\/” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#4d4d4d” background_enable_color__hover=”on” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When moving to Germany, it is a legal requirement for everybody to register with their local municipality. This must be completed within 14 days of moving into your new accommodation, although in reality it is difficult for the authorities to prove that you\u2019ve flouted the law. The Anmeldung (registration) should be top on your list […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48467,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" When moving to Germany, the Anmeldung<\/em> (registration) should be top on your list of priorities once you've found somewhere to live.<\/p> It\u2019s a crucial step in all of the subsequent bureaucracy<\/a> and administrative tasks you have to come.<\/p> It is a legal requirement for everybody to register with their local municipality. This must be completed within 14 days of moving into your new accommodation, although in reality it is difficult for the authorities to prove that you\u2019ve flouted the law.<\/p> Incidentally, this also applies if you are living with your partner or a subletting a room from a friend; it\u2019s not just for those of you who have a rental contract in your own name.<\/p> So, get this done as soon as you\u2019ve moved into your apartment, before you take the obligatory trip to the famous blue and yellow Swedish furniture store!<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> To successfully complete your Anmeldung you will need:<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Registering with the local municipality you\u2019ve just moved to is not only a legal requirement.\u00a0It also gives you the magic piece of paper known as the Meldebescheinigung which you need to fulfil most of the forthcoming bureaucratic necessities during your first few weeks (and a whole lot more during your stay in Germany!)<\/p> It\u2019s one of those catch 22 situations where you need this vital piece of paper to accomplish pretty much every other official process in Germany.<\/p> Anmeldung is a relatively straightforward process for EU citizens<\/strong>, which can usually be completed in less than 30 minutes - if you make an appointment online prior to your visit.<\/p> If you\u2019re worried about the language barrier (although you really shouldn\u2019t be for something so straightforward), then ask in a local Facebook group for expats or casual job opportunities. You should easily be able to find a native German speaking student who will gladly do this for around \u20ac25 per hour.<\/p> You will need to go in person to your local municipality\u2019s B\u00fcrgerb\u00fcro<\/em> or B\u00fcrgeramt<\/em>, which roughly translates into English as \u201ccitizen\u2019s office or department\u201d. Some areas may still call this the less common name of Einwohnermeldeamt<\/em>. In Bavaria, it\u2019s called the Kreisverwaltungsrat<\/em>, or KVR for short. This process still cannot be completed 100% online.<\/p> It\u2019s also the place where Germans go to renew their passports and IDs, and where you would also go to get documents such as parking permits or a licence to own a dog (yes, this is Germany).<\/p> For non-EU citizens<\/strong>, you\u2019ll also need to make a trip to the Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde<\/em><\/strong> (administrative office for foreign nationals) to get everything accomplished regarding your visa or residence permit, before you take on the standard B\u00fcrgeramt \/ B\u00fcrgerb\u00fcro visit.<\/p> Why do you need to this first? Because as a non-EU citizen, you\u2019ll also need a residence permit to be able to legally reside (and work, if your permit entitles you to do this) in Germany.<\/p> The addresses of both the nearest B\u00fcrgeramt<\/em> as well as the Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde<\/em> can be found on your local municipality's website. Large cities will have several B\u00fcrger\u00e4mter<\/em> but usually only have one Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde<\/em>. Google is your friend.<\/p>Anmeldung Germany: \u00a0How to complete your municipal address registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/26515a60cafd70ab06e84b3f80bc9797-1.gif\")
<\/a>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″]<\/p>\nB\u00fcrgeramt vs. Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde<\/h3>\n
Exceptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Looking for helpful content on another topic?<\/h4>\n
How to complete your Anmeldung<\/strong><\/h2>
![](\"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/c71df24045cfddab4a963d3ac9bdc9a3-49.gif\")
[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″]<\/p>\n