What is the Anmeldung?

Updated on October 13, 2024 By Nicolas Bouliane

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…

In Berlin, you can do your Abmeldung online or in person. You can also pay someone to do it for you.

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