Fill and sign Abmeldung online
Deregisters your address with the registration office when you move abroad or give up a home without moving to a new address in Germany.
Abmeldung at a glance
- Official name
- Abmeldung bei der Meldebehörde
- Issued by
- Service Berlin (municipal; forms differ by city)
- Country
- Germany
- Category
- Property and renting
- Language
- German
- Who uses it
- People leaving Germany, and people giving up a main or secondary residence without registering a new one in Germany.
- Signature
Check with the recipient
The form is signed by one of the people deregistering, or by someone with a care power of attorney (Betreuungsvollmacht). Berlin accepts it in person or by post with a copy of your ID; it does not say whether an electronic signature is accepted.
The Abmeldung is the form for deregistering your address in Germany, needed when you move abroad or give up a home without registering a new one in Germany. If you only move within Germany, registering at the new address is enough. Download the Berlin form from berlin.de, open it in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool, type into its fillable fields, add your signature and date, and download it. The PDF is handled in your browser and never leaves your device.
How to fill in and sign Abmeldung
Download the form
Open the Berlin form from the link on this page and save it, then open it in Sign PDF. Outside Berlin, use your own city's form.
Previous residence (Bisherige Wohnung)
Enter the address you are leaving and the move-out date, and tick whether it was your main or secondary residence.
Future residence (Künftige Wohnung)
Enter your new address. If it is abroad, write the country in the municipality or state field.
Other residences in Germany
List any other homes in Germany you keep and whether each is a main or secondary residence.
Details of each person
Fill in the personal details for up to three people: name, birth name, first names, sex, date and place of birth, religion and nationalities. Use extra forms for more people.
Sign and send it to a Bürgeramt
Sign and date the form and post it to a Berlin Bürgeramt with a copy of your ID or passport, or bring it to an appointment.
What you need before you start
- Your move-out date and new address abroad.
- A copy of your ID card or passport.
- Personal details for each person deregistering.
Deadline and fees
Service Berlin says you can deregister from 7 days before you move out and must do so within 14 days after. Deregistration is free. Temporary stays abroad, such as for study, do not require deregistration.
Common mistakes
- Deregistering when you are only moving within Germany; you just register at the new address.
- Deregistering more than 7 days before moving out.
- Forgetting to enclose a copy of your ID when posting the form.
- Not listing a secondary residence you keep in Germany.
Abmeldung: frequently asked questions
Do I need to deregister when I leave Germany?
Yes, if you move abroad and give up your home in Germany. You must deregister within 14 days of moving out.
Can I deregister by post?
In Berlin, yes. Send the completed form with a copy of your ID or passport to a Bürgeramt, or book an appointment.
Is there a fee for the Abmeldung?
No. Service Berlin states that deregistration is free.
Can I sign the Abmeldung electronically?
Berlin does not say. Because the form is posted or handed in, many people print and sign it. You can add a signature for free with the Sign PDF tool.
Do I need to deregister if I move within Germany?
No. Service Berlin says that if you move within Germany you only need to register at your new address.
Is BunnyDoc connected to Service Berlin?
No. BunnyDoc is not affiliated with Service Berlin or any German authority. We link to the official form on berlin.de and give you a free tool to fill and sign it in your browser.
BunnyDoc is not affiliated with Service Berlin (municipal; forms differ by city). Check that the recipient accepts electronic signatures.
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