Finkenwerder Residents’ Affairs

Reporting a move to Hamburg from abroad

If you move to Hamburg from abroad, you must register.

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Detailed description

If you have moved to Hamburg from abroad, you must register in Hamburg.



Register with the relevant authority if you plan to stay in Hamburg for longer than 3 months.



Your address will be entered in the residents' register. If you are a German citizen, your official identification documents will be changed.



You will receive an official registration confirmation.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • They moved to Hamburg from abroad and already live there.
  • They are staying in Hamburg for more than 3 months.
  • You and all persons moving in with you must appear in person at an appointment with the responsible authority.

Documents required

  • Your valid identification document (identity card, passport, passport substitute)
  • and, if applicable, additionally
    • Your eID card or
    • Your (electronic) residence permit
  • Landlord's confirmation with the following information (the submission of the rental agreement cannot replace the landlord's confirmation):
    • Name and address of the landlord and, if the landlord is not the owner, also the name of the owner,
    • Move-in date,
    • address of the apartment as well as
    • Names of all persons moving into the apartment
  • When moving into a residential property, additionally a purchase agreement or land register extract is required.
  • Your original civil status documents (for example, birth certificate, marriage certificate, name declaration)
  • and, if applicable, additionally
    • Proof of the authenticity of the document in the form of a legalization or apostille
    • Translation by a sworn translator

Please note

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Deadlines

Please register no later than 2 weeks after your move.

Procedure

You can register your change of address in person at the relevant office:

  • You can make an appointment online or by calling 115.
  • You bring all necessary documents with you to the appointment and present them.
  • You register your place of residence.
  • Your address will be stored in the residents’ register.
  • If you are a German citizen, your address/place of residence will be changed in your official documents.
  • You will receive a registration confirmation.
  • You pay the fee.

Processing time

Processing on site usually takes 15 to 20 minutes.

Fees

The fees amount to EUR 16.00


  • per person, or

  • for a family with the same address.

Payment methods available

  • Girocard
  • Classic credit card

Legal remedies


  • Contradiction

Legal basis

Forms and downloads

Links on hamburg.de

Links on the Internet

Address and contact information

Finkenwerder Residents’ Affairs

You can use this service at any Hamburg Service location for residents' affairs, regardless of where you live in Hamburg.

Wed 8am-2.30pm, Thurs 11.30am-6pm
Wenn Sie einen Personalausweis, Reisepass oder Kinderreisepass beantragen möchten, können Sie zur Erfassung der notwendigen biometrischen Daten (Foto, Unterschrift, Fingerabdrücke) ein vorhandenes Selbsterfassungsterminal (Speed Capture Terminal) nutzen. Das Mitbringen eines Fotos entfällt in diesem Fall. Die Nutzung kostet 6 Euro. Eine Sachbearbeitung ist im Anschluss aufzusuchen, Terminvereinbarung wird empfohlen.

The Finkenwerder customer center is on the first floor. In addition to the existing stairs, you can also reach this via an elevator. To get to the first floor via elevator, please call the customer center staff on 040/42854-5333. You will then be welcomed and escorted upstairs.


If you would like to apply for an identity card, passport or children's passport, you can use an existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) to capture the necessary biometric data (digital photo, signature, fingerprints).


Please allow a few minutes more time before your appointment to collect your data.


Note: You will not receive a printout of the digital photo.


There is no need to bring a passport photo with you when using the self-registration terminal.


Use costs 6 euros.


Please speak to the clerk afterwards.



The existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) cannot be used for fishing licenses and driver's license applications. Please bring a passport photo (biometric) with you for these services.

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Last updated: 11.04.2026