After a normal move to Munich or within the city, you generally register your new address within 14 days of moving in. Exceptions apply to certain temporary stays; check the city’s official guidance for your situation.
Prepare your details
Write down the actual move-in date, complete address and the names of everyone registering. You cannot register a future move-in date. Match names to passports or identity cards.
Get the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung
This confirms that you actually moved in and is issued by the person providing the accommodation. A rental contract alone does not replace it. If the confirmation is missing, follow the city’s instructions for declaring the missing document.
Document checklist
- Valid identity documents for everyone registering.
- Housing-provider confirmation with the address, move-in date and names.
- Previous address and details of any additional homes.
- Extra documents required for families, children or an authorised representative.
Complete the registration
Open the official Munich “Wohnsitzanmeldung” service.
Check whether you qualify to register online.
Otherwise, book a Bürgerbüro appointment.
Review your details and supply the required documents.
Save and check the registration confirmation.
Keep the move organised
Put a readable surname on your letterbox. Keep a new-address folder and a checklist for notifying your employer, bank, insurers and other service providers. Do not assume that every organisation receives the change automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anmeldung the same as a residence permit?+
No. Address registration and immigration permission are separate matters.
Is registration free?+
Munich address registration itself is free. Additional services can carry separate fees.
Official sources & useful links
- Stadt München: Wohnsitzanmeldung
- Stadt München: Erläuterungen zum Meldeschein
- Stadt München: Wohnsitz anmelden – Leichte Sprache
General information, not individual legal or tax advice. Current official requirements take precedence. Appointments and decisions remain with the responsible authorities.