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Residents' Registration

Everyone who moves into a house or flat in Germany is obliged to register. You must register, together with any accompanying family members, at the “Einwohnermeldeamt” (Residents’ Registration Office) responsible for your place of residence within two weeks of your arrival.

At the Residents’ Registration Offce you will be given “Meldebescheinigung”: This is a paper confirming that you have registered. You will need official proof of registration if you wish to extend your visa, for example, or open a bank account.

Transferring/cancelling registration: You are required to complete the re-registration yourself whenever you move and receive a new address.

Location:

The Marburg Residents’ Registration Office is located in the “Stadtbüro”, a local authority dealing with citizens’ affairs.

In order to register you need:

  • your identity card or passport
  • for minor children, the birth certificate (translated)
  • marriage certificate (if applicable, translated and legalized or with apostille)
  • "Wohnungsgeberbestätigung"

Walk-in hours:

Wed.: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Fri.: 7:30 am – 12:00 noon

Further information