Authorities & Address Registration

The landlord must confirm the move-in within two weeks (§ 19 BMG): name, address, move-in date, occupants. Refusing can mean a fine of up to €1,000 for the landlord.

Registering after a move: two weeks from moving in (§ 17 BMG), landlord confirmation, fines of up to €1,000, online registration, update car papers without delay.

Deutsche Post mail forwarding: book at least five working days ahead, six months for private customers, up to twelve people per order – DHL parcels are not forwarded.