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Registration as a citizen

Basics

Everybody who will live in Halle for more than three months is required by law to register as a new resident in the citizen service office of the City of Halle upon arriving in Halle. Registration is especially important for those of you who need an electronic residence permit, as registration with the city of Halle is a prerequisite.

Registration or Move

You must register personally within 14 days of obtaining permanent accommodation (flat, room in a shared flat, etc.). If you are living in a hotel/guest house for the first few days, the 14-day period only  counts from the time of obtaining permanent accommodation. If you are  living in a guest house and obtain a rental agreement there, this also  counts as permanent accommodation. If you are moving within Halle, you must also notify the Bürgerservicestelle in person within 14 days of moving into your new home to let them know about your new address.

Guide on booking an appointment for registration at the city hall
Booking an appointment for registration at the city of Halle.pdf (240.4 KB)  vom 11.06.2024

Appointment at the Citizens' Service Centre

In Halle there are two Citizens' Service Centres: "Am Marktplatz 1" and "Am Stadion 6". In both, registratoin is possible only by prior appointment. You can use the following options to make an appointment:

• Making an appointment online    
• by telephone on 0345 - 22 10 (speed dial 115 if you are calling from Halle via the fixed network)

You will need the following documents to confirm your registration:

• Passport
• Visa
• Proof of accommodation in Halle (form "Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung   ")
• (if applicable:) mariage certificate (German translation)
• (if applicable:) birth certificates of children (German translation)

Please note:

After booking, you will receive a confirmation e-mail listing your appointment with date, time and location as well as your waiting number. In this e-mail you will also find a link if you wish to cancel your appointment.

Attention: Please note that it is possible that there are no short-term dates available. Therefore, we recommend that you book your appointment well in advance.

De-registration when moving away from Halle

After completing your research stay in Halle, please don't forget to deregister. The deregistration must be made within two weeks of moving out and can be done 7 days before moving abroad.

If you are only moving within Germany, you do not need to deregister; it is then sufficient to register at your new place of residence.

More information about deregistering including the relevant form can be found here   .

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