Can the move also take place in the evening or at the weekend?

Saturdays can be booked with us, so that working people do not have to take extra days of leave – because of demand, enquire early. We generally do not move on Sundays and public holidays; evenings are better suited to small transports than to a complete move . Just call us to arrange a suitable date.

What does a fixed-price move cost?

The costs depend on the moving volume, the distance and the extra services you want. After the survey you receive a binding fixed price . Contact us by phone for an individual quote tailored to your job-related move .

How do I find time to plan the move alongside a full-time job?

Use checklists and split the organisation of your move into small evening tasks. Many steps, such as packing boxes or changing addresses, can easily be done after work. For time-consuming tasks such as transport and furniture assembly, we are happy to carry out your entire private move .

Are my household goods insured during the move?

As a moving company, we are liable under the HGB for damage to your belongings, limited by law to €620 per cubic metre (§ 451e HGB). For valuable items we recommend additional insurance . It is best to note any visible damage straight away on delivery.

How do I re-register my residence during working hours?

Book an early-morning appointment and use flexitime. In Berlin, registration is also possible online (BundID, online ID function) or by another person with a written authorisation. The deadline is two weeks after moving in; registration itself is free of charge in Berlin.

What is a part load and who is it worthwhile for?

With a part load , your belongings are transported together with other loads, which lowers the costs significantly. This option is particularly suitable for working people with a smaller moving volume and little time for individual scheduling. That way you save real money on your long-distance move without any loss of quality.

How do I best organise a move when I have little time?

Hire a professional moving company early that takes care of planning, packing and transport. Use digital checklists to keep track of important dates such as cancellations alongside your job. That way your working life stays largely stress-free despite the move.

What documents do I need to re-register after the move?

You need a valid ID card or passport, the registration form and the landlord confirmation; the tenancy agreement does not replace it. If you have another home, a supplementary sheet is added. Put everything in a folder before the moving date .

Can I delegate the move completely to a company?

On request we take care of packing, transport and assembly. This makes sense especially for working people with little time – what remains is dealing with the authorities, such as registration and the handover to the landlord, which you do yourself or with an authorisation.

How far in advance should I plan the move?

Ideally, working people start planning their move six to eight weeks before the date. That leaves enough time for notice periods, tradespeople's appointments and booking a reliable moving company. For a long-distance move we even recommend planning earlier.

Are there special offers for companies and their employees?

For businesses there is our company move ; employees who are being transferred are supported with a private move. We give the fixed price after a survey in each case. Contact us for a quote for job-related moves.

PART 13 · REGISTRATION OFFICE

The registration office alongside your job: registration documents, authorisation

Registration office, landlord confirmation, authorisation: how working people complete their registration after the move without sacrificing a whole day of leave.

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Guide for working people · Part 13

Register within 14 days – even with a full diary

Dealing with the authorities alongside your job

Unsere Firma Moving with a full-time job: book the registration office appointment early, gather documents and, if necessary, issue an authorisation.

After the move, a deadline starts: within two weeks of moving in you must register with the registration authority (§ 17 BMG, Federal Registration Act). For working people this is often the most difficult appointment, because registration offices (Bürgerämter) are mainly open during the day. If you book the appointment as soon as your moving-in date is fixed, you will find an early-morning slot more easily. Our team at Beste Umzug Unternehmen takes care of the transport, so you have time left for this errand.

The most important document is the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) – a tenancy agreement does not replace it. Ask for it directly at the key handover. For the transport itself, under private move we offer dismantling, carrying and assembly at a fixed price after a survey. Your belongings are covered under the German Commercial Code (HGB), and additional insurance is available on request.

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Set moving day, then book the appointment at the office

Fixed date, clear deadline

Call us on 01625978461. After the survey, the date and the fixed price are set – and with them your moving-in date. The 14 days for registration run from that date, and you can book the registration office appointment specifically around your working hours.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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MORE TIME FOR THE OFFICE

We carry, you register

A clear division of tasks on moving day

Nobody can take the trip to the registration office off your hands completely – but the transport, yes. If we dismantle, carry and reassemble the furniture, you have time for the registration and the landlord confirmation. We set the moving date after the survey and give you the fixed price in advance. Your belongings are covered under the HGB. We are based in Berlin-Moabit; destinations with their own page can be found under our locations.

Packing service

If we pack the boxes, you have time in the week of the move to gather documents and prepare for the registration office appointment.

Fixed moving-in day

Once the moving date is fixed, you know your moving-in day – and with it the start of the 14-day deadline for registering at the registration office.

Assembly service

Bed and wardrobe are in place by the evening – you can use the next morning for an early appointment at the office before work starts.

Parking zone

On request we apply for the no-parking zone (Halteverbotszone) at the district office. That way the only authority you have to deal with yourself is the registration office.

THE DOCUMENTS

What to take to the registration office

If you arrive with complete documents, you are out again quickly. These documents and points are part of the registration after the move – have them ready before moving day.

ID card or passport

To register in person you need a valid identity card, passport or an equivalent identity document.

Landlord confirmation

The landlord must confirm the move-in in writing (§ 19 BMG). The tenancy agreement does not replace this confirmation – ask for it early.

Registration form

You can fill in and sign the form beforehand. That saves time at the counter – and is mandatory if another person goes with an authorisation.

Book early

Book the appointment as soon as your moving-in day is fixed. Early-morning appointments can often be fitted in with flexitime before work.

State a second home

If you keep a second home, a supplementary sheet for determining your main residence is required – important for weekend commuters, for example.

Inform your employer

After registering, give the HR department your new address – for payroll, post and, where applicable, travel expenses.

A FEW ITEMS

Part load for a small move

Combine cleverly, move for less

If only individual pieces of furniture or boxes are moving, with a part load your belongings travel along with other orders. That saves costs, but the delivery time window is more flexible. For registration, what counts is the day you actually move in – from then on you have two weeks for the registration office.

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TOPICS IN PART 13

Dealing
with the authorities alongside your job

Stress-free from A to B

The thirteenth part of our series Moving for working people is about the trip to the registration office: deadline, documents, booking an appointment and authorisation. In Berlin, registration is free of charge and, under certain conditions, also possible online; if you go in person, you need an appointment. If you move to another city for a new job, the same 14 days apply – read more about the route under long-distance moves.

Deadline and appointment

Whether a private move, senior move or student move: registration must take place within two weeks of moving in. If you miss it, you risk a fine of up to €1,000 (§ 54 BMG).

Gather documents

While the packing service, furniture transport and small transport are under way, collect your ID, registration form and landlord confirmation in a folder that does not end up in the removal van.

Use an authorisation

If no appointment fits into your working routine, in Berlin an authorised person can go to register for you. For an office move, company move, public authority move, part load or furniture taxi, separate procedures apply.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions on registration and dealing with the authorities

Answers on the deadline, documents, the registration office appointment and authorisation after the move.

If a moving company handles the carrying, transport and assembly, one day off is usually enough for a move within the city. You schedule the registration office appointment in the two weeks after that – as early in the morning as possible, so you do not need another day of leave for it. For a long-distance move, there is usually an extra travel day.

Fitting the registration office appointment around work

The 14 days for registration begin when you move in. So book the appointment as soon as moving day is fixed, and look specifically for early slots before work starts. In Berlin, registration is free of charge; in person it is only possible with an appointment.

With a BundID account and the online ID function, registration in Berlin is also possible online. Which deadlines apply when is explained in the article Re-registering after the move.

Preparing documents and authorisation

To register in person you need a valid ID card or passport, the registration form and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). The tenancy agreement does not replace it. If you keep another home, a supplementary sheet on your main residence is added.

If you cannot manage an appointment, in Berlin another person can go for you with a written authorisation; you sign the form yourself. That way your working day stays unaffected.

What the move itself costs

1 room → from €344
2 rooms → from €599
3 rooms → from €889
4 rooms → from €1,269
House/villa → individual quote
Long-distance move → from €4.10/km

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What the price depends on

The cost of a move is made up of several components: volume, distance (from €4.10/km), floor and lift. If needed, a no-parking zone is added. You can also book furniture assembly or a part load as extras.

Services that free up time for the authorities

What we take on gives you time for dealing with the authorities.

Move with assembly	Your furniture is professionally dismantled and reassembled.
Part load	Low-cost and flexible for smaller amounts.
House clearance	We clear things out – quickly and reliably.
Private move	Your new home is waiting; we get you there safely.
Furniture transport	Safe transport for individual pieces of furniture.
Company move	Your company move without interrupting business.

From Berlin, nationwide

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and operate nationwide. Our long-distance moves page has all the information on long routes. The locations overview shows destinations with their own page.

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