Housing in Berlin
Apartments, houses and alternative housing in the capital
Are you looking for an apartment or a house in Berlin? Here you will find interesting facts and tips about the Berlin housing market, apartment registration and the first steps in your new home. Get informed now!
Registering your residence in Berlin
Welcome to Berlin! It’s great that you have found a new job and a new flat. Your next step is to register your place of residence with the local authorities. In Berlin, there are several Citizens’ Offices (“Bürgerämter”) in each district. There, you can either make an appointment or register your residence without appointment and with a bit of waiting time. Alternatively, you can also register your residence digitally. This saves time and effort. Please refer to the information provided by the Bürgeramt for the required documents.
The following documents are required in any case:
- ID card and – if available – passport of the person to be registered (for digital registration, you will need a BundID account)
- Registration form from the Residents’ Registry Office (“Einwohnermeldeamt”). This form is also available from the Citizens’ Office)
- ID card and/or birth certificate of any children living with you
- Tenancy or purchase agreement
- Confirmation from the landlord/principal tenant that you have moved in (if you are not mentioned on the tenancy agreement)
- Marriage certificate (if available and necessary)