City Registration

In Bremen
In Bremerhaven

If you have just arrived in Bremen or Bremerhaven, you should take care of the city registration as soon as possible.
In Germany there is a registration obligation for all persons who move into an apartment. Within one week of entering or moving in, you must register yourself and all family members who have also entered the country at a citizens' registration office in the state of Bremen.

Residence Registration Office

Upon moving to Germany and getting a residential address, you are required by law to register with the local authorities within the first week. The registration is done at the Residents' Registration Office (Einwohnermeldeamt) serving your area. You will need this filled out accommodation confirmation for this purpose.

If you move and change your address during your stay in Germany, you will need to notify the Residents' Registration Office of your new place of residence in Germany. Before you leave the country, you will have to inform them of your departure at least two weeks in advance. Please keep in mind that these offices serve a large number of people daily which may lead to long waiting times.

Bremen

Please make an appointment for city registration.

On the service portal of the city of Bremen, you can book an appointment online at one of the Citizenz´ Registration Offices (Please note the website is only available in German)

You will need the following documents to register with the city:

The filled out registration form (as it is in German, you can contact us for assistance or to proofread).
- as a single person
- with partner or family
The ‘Wohnungsgeberbestätigung’ (to be signed by your landlord)
your passport

If you move during your stay in Germany, you must notify the Residents' Registration Office of your new address (Ummeldung). Before you leave Bremen and Germany for good, you should deregister there.

If you have problems finding an appointment, you can submit the documents directly via the Welcome Center during office hours (Monday and Thursday, 10-12 am).

Attention! We can only offer this service for PhD-Students, guest researchers and post docs.

Bremerhaven

Please make an appointment in person for city registration.

On the website of the city of Bremerhaven, you can book an appointment online at one of the Citizenz´ Registration Offices (Please note the website is only available in German)

You will need the following documents to register with the city:

The filled out registration form (as it is in German, you can contact us for assistance or to proofread).
The ‘Wohnungsgeberbestätigung’ (to be signed by your landlord)
A copy of your passport

Once you have send this email, you will receive an invitation to a personal meeting where they will check your documents and you will receive your proof of residence.

If you move during your stay in Germany, you must inform the Residents' Registration Office of your new address (Ummeldung). Before you leave Bremerhaven and Germany for good, you should deregister there.