Personalausweis Änderung wegen Adressänderung

If your address changes, you must have the new address entered on your identity card/electronic residence permit.

If you move house, you must have the address on your ID card/electronic residence permit updated. In the case of an identity card or electronic residence permit, the change of address/residence is indicated by a sticker and the address is also changed on the ID chip.

Even if you move abroad, no longer have an address in Germany and your address abroad has not yet been determined, your ID card/electronic residence permit must be changed. The address sticker will then state that you no longer have an address in Germany.

If you re-register in person, the change of address will be made directly when you submit your application. If you change your address online, the new address is updated on the chip in your ID document via your smartphone and the address sticker is then sent to you. If you change your address in writing, you must then have your ID document changed in person at the Citizens' Office.

• Valid identity card/electronic residence permit
• Current registration confirmation

• Your identity card/electronic residence permit is valid.
• You have already registered your new address with your local registration office.

• You do not need an appointment for the change.
• You present your identity document (identity card/electronic residence permit) and your confirmation of registration at the information desk during opening hours.
• The address in the chip of your ID card/electronic residence permit will be changed and an address sticker with your new address will be affixed to your ID card/electronic residence permit.
• If you deregister abroad, the address in your ID card and in the electronic storage and processing medium will be replaced by the note "no home in Germany" or with the new address abroad if the relevant evidence (e.g. rental contract, confirmation of registration from abroad, contract with the shipping company for furniture transportation, employment contract) has been provided.