0 €, 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 26,30 € - 42,00 €, 0 € (Aufkleber) oder 37 € (neuer Ausweis), 0 €, Je nach Anbieter, Je nach Anbieter (20-50€/Monat), Je nach Anbieter, 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 20% der Jahresnettokaltmiete

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Es kann ein Bußgeld von bis zu 500€ geben. Aber: Wenn du einen Termin gebucht hast, gilt das bereits als fristwahrend – auch wenn der Termin später liegt!

Moving in Berlin – Fristen & Checkliste

Step 1

Register your new address

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Frist: 14 days after moving in · You may face a fine of up to €500. But: If you booked an appointment, this already counts as meeting the deadline – even if the appointment is later!

You must register your new address at a Berlin citizens' office. This must be done within 14 days after moving in. Berlin has over 60 citizens' offices – you can go to any of them, regardless of your district.

📄 Required Documents

ID card or passport(Required)

Landlord confirmation(Required)

Signed by landlord

Completed registration form(Required)

Available online or at citizens' office

💡 Tips

Appointments released daily 7-9am at service.berlin.de/terminvereinbarung/
Citizen hotline 115 (Mon-Fri 7am-6pm) for booking
Since October 2024: Online registration with BundID and eID possible!
Tip: Select all locations for more appointment options
Don't forget landlord confirmation – nothing works without it!

Book appointment at Berlin citizens' office↗

Step 2

🔌 Compare electricity & internet

Without electricity and internet contracts you're literally in the dark. Find the best tariffs for your new address now – takes only 2 minutes and often saves several hundred euros per year.

⏰ Before or immediately after moving in💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)

💡 Tips

Takes only 2 minutes
Free & non-binding
Often saves several hundred euros per year
Enter new address directly with provider

⚡ Stromtarif vergleichen ↗🌐 Internet verfügbar prüfen ↗

⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich

Step 3If you have a car

Re-register your car

Your vehicle must be re-registered at the vehicle registration office to your new address. Note: In Berlin appointments are very scarce – currently about 8 weeks waiting time!

⚠️Fine possible for late re-registration. The grace period is about 4 weeks.

⏰ Immediately (about 4 weeks grace period)💰 26,30 € - 42,00 €

📄 Required Documents

Vehicle registration Part I(Required)

Vehicle registration document

Vehicle registration Part II(Required)

Vehicle title

ID card(Required)

eVB number(Required)

From your insurance

SEPA direct debit mandate(Required)

For vehicle tax

💡 Tips

Vehicle registration Lichtenberg: Ferdinand-Schultze-Str. 55, 13055 Berlin
Vehicle registration Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg: Jüterboger Str. 3, 10965 Berlin
Appointments at berlin.de/labo/mobilitaet/kfz-zulassung/ or call 030/90269-3300
You can keep your old license plate (even from other states)!
Tip: Using a registration service saves time (about €40 extra)

Book appointment at vehicle registration office↗

Step 4

Update ID card address

Your new address must be entered in your ID card. With online registration: address sticker arrives by mail!

⚠️If you do this together with registration at the citizens' office, you save yourself an extra appointment.

⏰ No deadline, but recommended💰 0 € (Aufkleber) oder 37 € (neuer Ausweis)

📄 Required Documents

ID card(Required)

Registration certificate(Optional)

💡 Tips

With in-person registration: address updated directly on ID
With online registration: sticker arrives by mail from federal printing office
After 2+ moves: apply for new ID card

Do at citizens' office↗

Step 5

Update TV/radio fee address

Update your address with the broadcasting fee service. This can be done completely online in 2 minutes.

⚠️Otherwise reminders go to your old address and worst case late fees apply.

⏰ 1 month after moving💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

Contribution number(Required)

On your letters from the fee service

💡 Tips

Completely online possible
Living with someone who already pays? You can deregister!

Change address online↗

Step 6

Register electricity

⚠️Without switching providers you often pay 20-30% more – that can be several hundred euros per year.

⏰ Before moving in or immediately after💰 Je nach Anbieter

📄 Required Documents

Meter number(Required)

On the electricity meter

Meter reading(Required)

Read on moving day

Move-in date(Required)

💡 Tips

Take a photo of meter reading on moving day!
Basic supply is usually 20-30% more expensive
Get switching bonus

Compare electricity providers↗

Step 7

Set up internet

Check which providers are available at your new address and book in time – installation can take 2-4 weeks!

⚠️Ordering early is worth it – otherwise you might be without internet for several weeks.

⏰ Order 2-4 weeks before moving💰 Je nach Anbieter (20-50€/Monat)

📄 Required Documents

New address(Required)

Bank details(Required)

💡 Tips

Check fiber optic – often cheaper and faster
Cancel old contract in time (3 months notice)
Check special cancellation right when moving

Compare internet providers↗

Step 8If you heat or cook with gas

Register gas

⚠️Without switching providers you often pay 20-30% more – that can be several hundred euros per year.

⏰ Before moving in or immediately after💰 Je nach Anbieter

📄 Required Documents

Meter number(Required)

On the gas meter

Meter reading(Required)

Read on moving day

Move-in date(Required)

💡 Tips

Take a photo of meter reading on moving day!
Basic supply is usually 20-30% more expensive
Get switching bonus
Check if apartment has gas connection

Compare gas providers↗

Step 9

🛡️ Take out contents insurance

Ein Wasserschaden oder Einbruch kann dich tausende Euro kosten – und es passiert schneller als du denkst. Sichere dich jetzt ab, bevor etwas passiert. Schon ab wenigen Euro im Monat bist du auf der sicheren Seite.

⏰ Immediately after moving in💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)

💡 Tips

🏠 Starting from just a few euros per month
🔒 Covers furniture, electronics & valuables
⚡ Quick online sign-up
💰 Free & non-binding comparison

👉 Hausratversicherung vergleichen ↗

⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich

Moving in Berlin

Register your new address

📄 Required Documents

🔌 Compare electricity & internet

Re-register your car

📄 Required Documents

Update ID card address

📄 Required Documents

Update TV/radio fee address

📄 Required Documents

Register electricity

📄 Required Documents

Set up internet

📄 Required Documents

Register gas

📄 Required Documents

🛡️ Take out contents insurance

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