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Residence; Deregistration

When you move out of your apartment, you are required to deregister with the appropriate registration office (municipality or city) within two weeks, unless you are moving into a new apartment within Germany.

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If you move out of your apartment and do not move into a new apartment within Germany (e.g., if you are moving abroad), you must deregister with your local registration office.

You can deregister when moving abroad in person, in writing, or electronically. When deregistering electronically, the person required to deregister can verify their identity by providing their last name, first name, date of birth, and the serial number of the ID card or passport most recently recorded in the registration system. You must also provide the registration office with your new address and the country where you are moving.

If you are giving up one of several residences, you must deregister the residence you are giving up in person. You can do this either at the registration office for your sole or primary residence or at the registration office responsible for your secondary residence. To deregister, present your identification document, provide the date of moving out, and confirm that the information listed on the deregistration form is accurate and complete. Spouses, domestic partners, and family members who share the same previous and future residences may use a single deregistration form; it is sufficient for one of the individuals required to register to confirm the form.

If you are giving up a primary or sole residence and moving into another residence within the country, it is sufficient to register atyour new place of residence (in person or electronically). The registration office at your new place of residence will notify your former municipality that you have moved.

An ex officio deregistration is possible and will occur if you have failed to fulfill your obligation to deregister.

If you do not deregister within two weeks, you are committing an administrative offense. In this case, you may be subject to a fine of up to €1,000.

Actual move-out from the apartment. A move-out is generally considered to have occurred when furnishings necessary for the use of the apartment are removed or when the expected period of absence exceeds one year.

  • Withdrawal Form
    (available at the registration office)
  • Identification card, passport, or substitute travel document (a copy if deregistering in writing; the serial number if deregistering electronically for travel abroad—see the description below)

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You must deregister within two weeks of actually moving out. The earliest you can deregister when moving abroad is one week before moving out.

Status: 20.07.2026
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