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Eimsbüttel Residents’ Affairs

Change of 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 several apartments inland.
  • Your previous main residence is used by you as a secondary residence, or your previous secondary residence as your main residence.

Documents required

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

Deadlines

You are obliged to notify the responsible office for resident affairs of the change in the status of your apartment within two weeks.


The period begins on the day on which the previous residence was changed.

Procedure

The personal appearance at the responsible location for resident affairs is mandatory.

Processing time

None (the change of status is entered directly by Hamburg Service in the population register)

Fees

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

Payment methods available

  • Girocard
  • Cash payment

Legal remedies

no

Legal basis




Address and contact information

Eimsbüttel Residents’ Affairs

You can use this service at any Hamburg Service Residents' Affairs location, regardless of where you live in Hamburg.

Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, visits are only possible by appointment. You can book an appointment online (https://www.ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú/go/17584) or by phone at 040 115.

Speed Capture Terminal:


For independent collection of biometric data (photo, signature, fingerprints). If you use it, you don't have to bring a photo with you. Cost: 6 euros

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Last updated: 07.09.2025