Nebenwohnsitz anmelden

If you move into an apartment that you do not use primarily, you must register it as a secondary residence with the relevant registration office within two weeks.

If you have and live in several apartments in Germany, one apartment is your main apartment, all other apartments are secondary apartments. It is regulated by law that the main residence is the predominantly used residence. In cases of doubt, the predominantly used dwelling is where the main focus of living relations is located.

• completed and signed registration form (Meldeschein) at the registration office (registration form is available at the registration office)
• Identity card or passport (for change of residence or address)
• Confirmation of the landlord

In the case of persons under 16 years of age, care must be taken to ensure that they are registered by the persons into whose dwelling they move.

There are no fees to pay.

You must register within two weeks of moving in.

Some cities levy a tax on second homes.

• If you move into an apartment that you do not use primarily, you must register it as a secondary residence.
• Contact the registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt) of the city, municipality or administrative community in which the secondary residence is located.

Contact the registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt) of the city, municipality or administrative community in which the secondary residence is located.