Cologne (Köln)'s Bürgeramt has its own booking flow and quirks. Appointment-only since 2021. Some Stadtteil offices have faster slots than the central one. Pick your nationality and housing below — Clario builds the exact list in 2 minutes. No signup.
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Within 14 days of move-in (§17 BMG)
Fine €5–1,000 if missed (varies by Bundesland)
Book at: Cologne (Köln) Bürgeramt
Open bookingAppointment-only since 2021. Some Stadtteil offices have faster slots than the central one.
Bring these (3 required)
EU national IDs are accepted across Germany. Bring the physical card, not just a photo.
Your landlord must provide it within 14 days of your move-in. Template: search "Wohnungsgeberbestätigung PDF Muster".
Download from your city's Bürgeramt website. Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg have English versions.
Not mandatory by law — the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung is the legal proof. Bring it anyway in case the clerk asks.
The path
Book an appointment at the Cologne (Köln) Bürgeramt (link below). Slots often book 2-4 weeks out — book the day you have a move-in date.
Collect every document on the checklist. Physical copies — the Bürgeramt does not accept phones or PDFs.
Attend your appointment. Bring a pen. The clerk fills out the rest in ~15 minutes, then hands you the Anmeldebestätigung — keep this forever, you will need it for banking, phone contracts, and the Aufenthaltstitel.
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