Already available
You can already register online in participating towns and municipalities.
New decision
The government wants the online service to be available across Germany.
Still available
You can still register at the registration office.
What does this mean for you?
When you move, you normally need to register your new home within two weeks. Whether you can do it online depends on your municipality and identity document.
At the registration office
You can still register at the registration office.
Find a registration officeOnline
You can already register online in participating towns and municipalities.
Check online registrationWhat happens next?
The decision does not make online registration available everywhere immediately. Further steps and connections for municipalities are still needed. You do not need to wait if you are moving now.
More about the decision
The rule is called IT-Komponentenverordnung (ITKV). It concerns the shared online service for authorities. It does not require you to register online. Approval by the Bundesrat and publication of the regulation are further steps. No nationwide start date is confirmed yet.
Do you want to register your residence?
The address guide explains both registration options and the documents you need.
Open the registration guideSources checked on 5 November 2026. Published on 4 November 2026.
MeaNext summarizes official information clearly. This is not legal advice. Always check the linked official source for important decisions.
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