Newcomers to Munich must register with the registration office within 2 weeks of moving in. For this you will need the housing provider confirmation, a valid identification document and the registration form.
If Munich is not the first place of residence, an additional supplementary form for a second residence is needed.
Brief information on the reporting obligation
If you are already registered as a tenant at a place of residence in Germany, you only need to register or deregister in Munich if you are staying in the apartment for longer than 6 months. If you otherwise live abroad as a tenant and are not already registered in Germany, you must register if you are staying in the apartment for longer than 3 months.
Register with KVR-Munich
Every person subject to registration must register in person at the Munich City Council's District Administration Department (KVR). To do this, you should make an appointment online.
Appointments are often not available for another 2-3 months. The registration office accepts later appointments that are made within 2 weeks of moving in. However, the KVR also releases new appointments several times a day, so it is worth checking online more often.
Tip: If you urgently need the registration confirmation, you can check online again half an hour before opening time and still get an appointment for the same day!
Alternatively, you can take a number on site at the citizens' offices during opening hours and wait your turn. However, this can result in a wait of a few hours.
Opening hours:
Monday 7.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday 8.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday 7.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday 8.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 7.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Further information on registering and re-registering your place of residence can be found on the website of the City of Munich.
