Register in Munich (Anmeldung): A step-by-step guide

With our 3 step guide, we walk you through your city registration in Munich. Let's go!

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Updated on 28 Nov 2024

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Moving

Once you’re done exploring homes for rent in Munich and have moved in, you need to complete the Munich residence registration (Anmeldung). The process is straightforward and can be done in 3 easy steps. But don’t delay—register your address in Germany as soon as possible after moving. Let’s walk you through it!

If you’re staying in Munich (or anywhere in Germany) for more than 3 months, you must register your address at the Bürgeramt or Bürgerbüro (registration office) within 14 days of moving into your new home. Registering your address officially makes you a Munich resident. Without registration, you won’t be able to get essential documents like your German tax ID and be able to work in Germany.

What documents will you receive?

When you register, you’ll receive 2 documents:

• Registration Confirmation (Anmeldebestätigung): issued when you register at your address
• Proof of Registration (Meldebescheinigung): verifies your residence and personal information. You can request a new copy if needed.

You get the Anmeldebestätigung when you register at your new address and the Meldebestätigung proves you live at that address and you can request a new one at any time. Keep both documents safe, cause you’ll need it close at hand semi-regularly. You’ll need them for pretty much any service that needs official proof of residence, such as:

• Opening a German bank account
• Setting up utilities or internet contracts
• Getting a German SIM card
• Applying for a German residence permit

When you register, you’ll also be assigned a Tax Identification Number (Steueridentifikationsnummer). This number is essential for employment in Germany. Without it, your income may be taxed at a higher rate, so keep it handy for jobs, internships, or apprenticeships.

Let’s break down the registration process into three simple steps: scheduling your appointment, gathering required documents, and attending the appointment.

Step 1: Schedule your Bürgeramt appointment

You must book an appointment at a Bürgeramt well in advance. Appointments can take 3–6 weeks to secure, so plan early to ensure you meet the 14-day deadline after moving. Munich Bürgerbüro offices throughout the city, so you can choose the one nearest to your neighborhood. Here’s how to schedule an appointment online:

• Visit the Bürgerbüro website.
• Select Meldeangelegenheiten (registration services).
• Choose An- oder Ummeldung - Einzelperson (or Familie if registering your family).
• Click Weiter (Next).
• Select the office nearest to you and book a time slot. You can use Google Maps to check locations and availability.

Once your appointment is set, you need to prepare your documents. This way you can keep track of everything you need and make sure you don't forget them for your appointment. Use this checklist:

• Identification: Passport or valid ID (for all individuals being registered).
• Residence Permit: Non-EU/EEA citizens must bring their current permit.
• Registration Form (Anmeldeformular): Complete this form. Forms are in German, so use a translation tool or ask a German speaker for help. Don’t forget to sign it!
• Supplementary Form (Optional): If you have more than one home in Germany, use this form to declare your main residence.
• Civil Status Certificate: Provide marriage or birth certificates if registering in Munich for the first time. Ensure they’re translated into German if in another language.
• Move-In Confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung): This document, signed by your landlord, confirms your move-in date.
• Guardian Consent (if under 18): A signed consent letter and a photocopy of the guardian’s ID.

Step 3: Attend your appointment

On the day of your appointment, visit the Bürgerbüro office. Some popular options include:

• Bürgerbüro Ruppertstrasse
• Bürgerbüro Pasing
• Bürgerbüro Leonrodstrasse
• Bürgerbüro Forstenrieder Allee
• Bürgerbüro Riesenfeldstrasse
• Bürgerbüro Orleansstrasse

Make sure you’re well on time, even if you have a set time slot. After all, punctuality is very much appreciated in Germany! In some cases, you may be assigned a number when you arrive (Vorgangsnummer), so pay attention to the numbers called out or shown on screen.

You’re almost done! Your registration documents, including your Tax ID, will be mailed to your address within 2–4 weeks. To avoid delays, make sure your mailbox has your name clearly labeled. And just like that, you’re officially a Munich resident!

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