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If you move into another residence in Germany in addition to your main residence, you must register this as a secondary residence with your local registration office in writing or in person within 2 weeks of moving in.

If you move into another residence in Germany in addition to your main residence, you must register this as a secondary residence with your local registration office within 2 weeks of moving in.

• If you are under 16 years of age, your new secondary residence must be registered by the person whose home you are moving into.
• If you are over 18 years of age and a carer or guardian has been appointed for you who determines your residence, your new secondary residence must be registered by your carer or guardian.
• You only have to register newborn babies born in Germany if they move to a different home to that of their parents or mother.
• You can register your new secondary residence in person at the registration office responsible for you or through a person authorized by you. You can also apply for your secondary residence in writing.

• At least one proof of identity:

  Identity card, temporary identity card, replacement identity card, recognized and valid passport, recognized and valid passport replacement document.

• When moving into a rental property:
  • Landlord confirmation
• When purchasing residential property:

  Self-declaration

• For assisted persons:
  • Written power of attorney or guardian's card
• If represented by another person:
  • Written authorization and identification documents of the person to be registered
• When moving from abroad:
  • Last residential address in Germany (confirmation of registration, date of moving in and out)
• For spouses, life partners and family members with the same immigration data:
  • Move-in date and previous and current apartments
• The competent authority may request the submission of further documents to verify the information (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate).

• You have moved into another home in Germany in addition to your main home.

Personal registration of residence:

• You must appear in person at the registration office responsible for you or be represented by a person with power of attorney.
• You present all the necessary documents.
• You will then receive an official registration confirmation from the registration office confirming the registration of your new secondary residence.

Written registration of residence (by post or e-mail):

• You fill out the registration form and sign it.
• You enclose all the necessary documents.
• Finally, you will receive an official confirmation of registration of your main residence from the registration office.
• The address on your identity card will not be changed.
• Declaration of main residence or secondary residence.