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Deregistering Your Address (Abmeldung) When Leaving Germany
Document Checklist
Meldeschein zur Abmeldung
Abmeldung form
Required: One filled-in form per household; additional forms when registering more than three people together
Where to get: Download from the Bürgeramt service page or pick up in person
Cost: Free
All adult household members must sign the form. Children under 16 are signed for by a parent.
Personalausweis oder Reisepass
Personalausweis or passport
Required: Original — for postal submission, a copy is accepted in Berlin per Service Berlin
Cost: Already issued
Per § 17 BMG the Meldebehörde must verify your identity. Bring all valid German or foreign identity documents you hold; staff may also ask to see your Aufenthaltstitel.
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