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Deregister residence
Service Description
Deregistration of your residence is only necessary if you do not move into another residence in Germany, i.e. if you deregister abroad or give up your secondary residence. The deregistration has to be done within two weeks after moving out at the registration office.
In the case of persons under 16 years of age, it is important to note that they must be deregistered by the persons from whose apartment they are moving out.
When deregistering, the person required to register can also send the registration form. It is sufficient to submit a power of attorney if it covers matters relating to registration or the right to determine the person's place of residence.
Spouses, life partners and family members with the same previous and future residences can use a deregistration form; it is sufficient if one of the persons required to register signs the registration form.
An ex officio deregistration is possible and occurs when you have not fulfilled your obligation to deregister.
If you have only one dwelling, which you give up, and move to another dwelling in Germany, it is sufficient to register at the new place of residence.
If you do not deregister within two weeks, you are acting irregularly. In this case, you can be fined up to €1,000.
Please note: Due to the current situation, this request can only be made in writing. A personal visit is not possible.
We ask for your understanding.
- Deregistration to a foreign country is mandatory and must be done in person at the Bürgeramt. It can also be done in writing using the form linked below, starting one week in advance.
- Deregistration of a secondary residence must be done in person at the Citizen's Office. It can also be done in writing using the form linked below, starting one week in advance.
Who should I contact?
To the registration office in your municipality, city council or administrative community.
Requirements
Actual moving out of the home and not moving into a new home in the country. In case of a temporary absence with the possibility and intention to continue the use, there is no obligation to deregister.
Which documents are required?
- the form "Deregistration at the registration office".
This is provided by many registration authorities as a download on the Internet. However, you can also have the required information entered into the automated procedure on site. - Identity card and/or passport as proof of identity
- in case of personal visit: presentation of identity card and / or passport
- in case of written deregistration:
- Copies of the identification documents
- Deregistration form
- Telephone number for further inquiries by the person in charge
What are the fees?
There are no fees to pay.
none
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Anyone who moves out of an apartment and does not move into a new apartment in Germany must deregister with the registration office within two weeks of moving out.
You can deregister as early as the week before moving out of the apartment.
Processing duration
Cancellations are usually processed immediately.
Legal basis
What else should I know?
You will receive a confirmation of deregistration free of charge.
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
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Competent Authority
Landeshauptstadt Erfurt, Stadtverwaltung - Meldeaufgaben
Visiting address
99084 Erfurt
