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Deregistration of a residence

Abmeldung einer Wohnung
Machine translation of the German page, 2026-09-15. The German original is binding.
• You are giving up a residence in Berlin because you are moving abroad or • You are giving up one of several residences in Germany for which you are registered, and the Berlin residence remains or • You are giving up one of several Berlin residences for which you are registered You only need to deregister (Abmeldung) with the registration authority (Meldebehörde) in Berlin if you are moving abroad, or if you are giving up a main or secondary residence without moving into another residence within Germany. When moving abroad, this means that you are moving out of this residence and will not live there again in future - temporary stays abroad, for example for study purposes, do not require deregistration. The deregistration can be carried out within a period of 7 days before, but must be carried out by no later than 14 days after moving out. You will receive a deregistration confirmation (Abmeldebestätigung). Note: However, if you only want to move within Germany, you only need to register (Anmeldung) with the registration authority of your new residence.

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Requirements

• none

Documents you need

• Deregistration with the registration authority (Meldebehörde) www.berlin.de/formularverzeichnis/?formular=/labo/zentrale-e Please complete this in writing. Deregistration can also be done by post. If you deregister your residence in writing, please send the completed "Abmeldung bei der Meldebehörde" (deregistration with the registration authority) form (under "Forms") to a Berlin Bürgeramt (citizens' office) (see responsible authorities). • Please enclose a copy of your identity card (Personalausweis) or passport. • If more than 3 people are being deregistered, please use additional Meldescheine (registration forms).

Forms

• Deregistration with the registration authority (Meldebehörde) www.berlin.de/formularverzeichnis/?formular=/labo/zentrale-e

Fees

none

Legal basis

• Bundesmeldegesetz (Federal Registration Act, BMG) www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmg/

Processing time

If you appear in person at a Bürgeramt (citizens' office), the deregistration is finalized there.

Further information

• Information on the Bundesmeldegesetz (Federal Registration Act) (Federal Ministry of the Interior) www.bmi.bund.de/DE/themen/moderne-verwaltung/verwaltungsrech

Who is responsible

Bürgeramt (citizens' office) • You can use this service at any Bürgeramt (citizens' office) in Berlin. Flüchtlingsbürgeramt Mitte (Mitte Refugee Citizens' Office) • Responsible for refugees from Ukraine, asylum seekers, and persons with Duldung (temporary suspension of deportation) or a Grenzübertrittsbescheinigung (border crossing certificate), from all of Berlin. • Responsible for collective registrations of residence and collective deregistrations for accommodation facilities in Berlin.

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Original

German original

Service number 120335 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/120335/