Billstedt Residents’ Affairs

Register your main residence

If you move, you'll need to register. Find more information here.

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Detailed description

When you move into a new apartment, you are required to register with the relevant authority within a specified period. Further information can be found in the "Links" section.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You have moved into an apartment as your main residence.

Documents required

Documentation is required. Further information can be found in the "Links" section.

Please note

  • There are no hints or special features.
  • From the age of 16 you can register without the consent of the legal guardians.

Deadlines

You are obliged to register with the registration office at your place of residence within two weeks of moving in. Late registrations can be punished with a fine.

Procedure

  • If you have several apartments in Germany, one of these apartments is your main residence.
  • You must register your place of residence within 2 weeks of moving into the new apartment.

Processing time


  • Registration takes about 12 minutes

Fees

Fees may apply. Further information can be found in the "Links" section.

Payment methods available

  • Girocard
  • Classic credit card
  • Cash payment

Legal remedies

none

Legal basis

Related services

Links on hamburg.de

Links on the Internet

Address and contact information

Billstedt Residents’ Affairs

You can apply for this service at any Hamburg Service location, regardless of where you live in Hamburg.

Mon-Tue 12-7pm, Wed-Thu 7am-12pm, Fri 8am-2pm, Visits are only possible by appointment. You can book an appointment online (https://www.hamburg.de/go/17584) or by phone at 040 115.

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: 11.03.2026