In Germany, you must register your address at the Bürgeramt. This will become your official address in Germany. This is called the Anmeldung.
When you do your Anmeldung, you get…
- A registration certificate (Anmeldebestätigung)
- A tax ID (Steueridentifikationsnummer)
You need a registered address to…
- Use government services
- Apply for a residence permit
- Pay the correct wage tax rate
In Berlin, you can do your Abmeldung online or in person. You can also pay someone to do it for you.