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Melderegister - Berichtigung von Daten beantragen Melderegister (register of residents) - Apply for correction of data

Melderegister - Berichtigung von Daten beantragen
Machine translation of the German page, 2026-09-15. The German original is binding.
The registration authority is required, upon request or on its own initiative, to correct or complete the data stored in the register of residents (Melderegister), provided there is reason to do so. Procedure • Apply for correction or completion of your data if you find that the registration authority is processing incorrect or incomplete personal data about you. You can do this in writing. Alternatively, you can also submit the application in person at a Bürgeramt (citizens' office). • The registration authority reviews your application and corrects or completes your data. You will be informed of the outcome of the review of your correction application. • The registration authority also notifies those public bodies to which the incorrect or incomplete data was transmitted as part of regular data transfers under the Bundesmeldegesetz (Federal Registration Act).

Book an appointment

Book an appointment (service.berlin.de)

Requirements

• Your data in the Melderegister (register of residents) is incorrect or incomplete You can only have corrected the data that concerns you personally. You cannot submit the application on behalf of other persons. • The Meldebehörde (registration authority) must already know the correct data, or must be notified of it.

Documents you need

• Application for correction of data in the Melderegister (register of residents) Please submit an informal application. You can do this in writing. Alternatively, you can also submit the application in person at a Bürgeramt (citizens' office). • Documents showing the correct data To prove that the personal data being processed is incorrect or incomplete, documents showing the correct data must be submitted where applicable. • Proof of identity Where applicable, proof of identity may be required in individual cases: Personalausweis (identity card), passport, children's passport for German nationals, or national passport or substitute travel documents or passport for foreign nationals.

Fees

none

Legal basis

• Bundesmeldegesetz (BMG, Federal Registration Act), Section 6 (1) www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmg/__6.html • Bundesmeldegesetz (BMG, Federal Registration Act), Section 12 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmg/__12.html

Processing time

Processing time can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the extent of the correction.

Who is responsible

You can obtain this service at all Berlin Bürgerämter (citizens' offices).

Responsible for you

Choose a location; the appointment itself is booked on the original page.

Original

German original

Service number 331533 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/331533/