Place of residence – Deregistration of a sole residence or main residence

If you move out of your sole residence and do not move into another property within the country, you must deregister. This is usually the case if you move abroad.

If you are moving house within Germany, you do not need to deregister. It is sufficient to register with your new local authority.

• § 17 Absatz 2 Bundesmeldegesetz (BMG)
• Section 24(1) of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
• Sections 17.2 and 21.4 of the General Administrative Regulation on the Implementation of the Federal Registration Act (BMGVwV)

Confirmation from the landlord

State of Brandenburg:

Identity card, or a provisional one if applicable

Identity card, replacement identity card, recognised and valid passport or passport substitute

In the case of persons under the age of 16, care must be taken to ensure that they are removed from the register of the persons from whose home they are moving out.

Visiting the registration office or posting the registration form

No right of appeal is provided for in respect of this administrative decision.

Informal applications accepted: yes

Dr Laier, Head of Division VII2, BMI

City with independent administrative status, municipality not belonging to a district or with joint administrative status, district office (registration authority)