--- title: Anmeldung in Bayern country: germany service: anmeldung category: housing difficulty: moderate estimated_time: "10-20 minutes at the counter, plus Termin lead time (weeks at peak in München)" cost_range: EUR 0 for the Anmeldung itself; EUR 5 for a paper Meldebescheinigung extract (München) last_verified: 2026-05-17 canonical: https://publicservices.guide/germany/anmeldung/bayern/ status: current confidence: low tags: - bayern - bavaria - muenchen - munich - nuernberg - augsburg - registration sources: - https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/wohnsitzanmeldung/1063475/ - https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/meldebescheinigung/1063576/ - https://stadt.muenchen.de/buergerservice/wohnen-meldewesen/meldewesen.html - https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmg/__17.html - https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmg/__18.html --- # Anmeldung in Bayern **Country:** 🇩🇪 Germany **Last verified:** 2026-05-17 **Estimated time:** 10-20 minutes at the counter, plus Termin lead time (weeks at peak in München) **Cost:** EUR 0 for the Anmeldung itself; EUR 5 for a paper Meldebescheinigung extract (München) ## Required documents - **Registration form** *(Anmeldeformular)* - Where to get: Download from the city's Bürgeramt / KVR / Bürgerservice portal, or pick up at the counter - Required: Original, signed before the clerk - Cost: Free - _Note:_ Fill in German where possible. Spouses, civil-partnered residents, and family members moving into the same dwelling on the same date may use a single joint form (one authorised person signs on behalf of the others). - **Passport or national ID card** *(Personalausweis / Reisepass)* - Required: Original (not expired). For new arrivals in München, the KVR page asks for Personalausweis and Reisepass together where both are held. - Cost: Free - _Note:_ Identity documents must be presented in original form. Photocopies are not accepted. - **Landlord confirmation** *(Wohnungsgeberbestätigung)* - Where to get: Your housing provider (typically the landlord, or property owner for owner-occupiers) must issue this within 14 days of move-in - Required: Original, signed, listing landlord and property-owner names, move-in date, dwelling address, and all registering persons - Cost: Free - _Note:_ If the landlord refuses or delays, notify the Meldebehörde without delay; you can still attend the appointment, declare the refusal, and complete registration on available evidence. ## Costs - **Anmeldung itself (Bayern):** 0 EUR — Free across Bayern under the federal Bundesmeldegesetz frame; no Bavarian deviation. Per the Stadt München service page: 'kostenfrei'. - **Meldebescheinigung extract (München, written paper form):** 5 EUR — Per the Stadt München Meldebescheinigung service page: 'Bearbeitungsgebühr pro schriftliche Bescheinigung: 5 Euro'. Multilingual surcharge EUR 5 in München; pension-purpose certificates free. Nürnberg and Augsburg apply comparable fee schedules under the same BayMeldeG fee-power authority; confirm at the city's Bürgeramt or Bürgerservice surface. - **Meldebescheinigung extract (München, electronic form):** 0 EUR — Federal § 18 Abs. 3 BMG establishes that the electronic Meldebescheinigung is issued free of charge; München implements this baseline. - **Vehicle-registration address change (Adressänderung in Fahrzeugpapieren, München at-same-appointment) (optional):** 12.6 EUR — München-specific KVR-counter convenience — a vehicle owner can request the vehicle-registration address change at the same Anmeldung appointment. The procedure exists across Bayern but the at-same-appointment counter-pattern is München-published. ## Steps ### 1. Identify the Bavarian Meldebehörde for your city - (Applicant) Confirm the city or municipality where your new dwelling sits — Bayern has hundreds of Gemeinden, each with its own Meldebehörde - (Applicant — München) The responsible authority is the Kreisverwaltungsreferat (KVR), operating through a network of six Bürgerbüros: Ruppertstraße, Pasing, Orleansplatz, Leonrodstraße, Scheidplatz, and Forstenrieder Allee - (Applicant — Nürnberg) The responsible authority is the Bürgeramt under the Stadt Nürnberg - (Applicant — Augsburg) The responsible authority is the Bürgerservice under the Stadt Augsburg - (Applicant — other Bavarian cities) Locate your city's Bürgeramt, Bürgerbüro, Bürgerservice, or historic Einwohnermeldeamt through the city's official portal > **Tip:** Bavarian Meldebehörde naming varies by city — Bürgerbüro under the KVR umbrella in München, Bürgeramt in Nürnberg, Bürgerservice in Augsburg. Use the city-specific portal entry; there is no single Bayern-wide Anmeldung surface. _Links:_ - [Stadt München — Wohnsitzanmeldung](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/wohnsitzanmeldung/1063475/) ### 2. Choose your pathway — online or in person (München-specific) - (Applicant — München, Hauptwohnsitz only) The KVR exposes an online-Anmeldung service for primary-residence registrations; eligible cases may complete the registration without attending in person - (Applicant — München, Nebenwohnsitz) Secondary-residence registrations are not eligible for the online pathway and must be completed in person via a Bürgerbüro Termin - (Applicant — München, family of three or more) Multi-person registrations are typically completed in person via a single joint Anmeldeformular at the Bürgerbüro counter - (Applicant — Nürnberg and Augsburg) Online-availability is set on each city's own Bürgeramt or Bürgerservice portal — check the city's portal before assuming online is available > **Tip:** Per the Stadt München service page: 'Der Online-Service ist nur für Hauptwohnsitze möglich.' If your case is out of scope for the München online pathway, book an in-person Termin at one of the six KVR Bürgerbüros. ### 3. Book a Termin (in-person pathway, München) - (Applicant) Open the KVR Terminvereinbarung surface and select Wohnsitzanmeldung as the Dienstleistung - (Applicant) Choose a Bürgerbüro location and pick an available slot — availability typically runs weeks out at peak - (Applicant) If no slot is available within the 14-day federal deadline, refresh the booking surface early-morning (around 07:00-08:00) — cancellation slots most reliably open in that window - (Applicant) Save the booking confirmation > **Tip:** If you cannot secure a slot within the 14-day window, book the earliest available appointment past the deadline and keep evidence of the booking attempt — clerks generally process the late registration without imposing a fine where the registrant can show evidence of having tried to register on time. _Links:_ - [Stadt München — KVR Wohnsitzanmeldung (booking entry)](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/wohnsitzanmeldung/1063475/) ### 4. Attend the Bürgerbüro appointment - (Applicant) Bring the three baseline documents: completed Anmeldeformular, Personalausweis or Reisepass (or both, for new arrivals to München), and original Wohnungsgeberbestätigung - (Applicant) Bring any Vollmacht (power of attorney) if you are registering on behalf of another household member — the München KVR page accepts Vollmacht for melderechtliche Angelegenheiten or Aufenthaltsbestimmungsrecht - (Authority — Bürgerbüro clerk) Reviews the documents, enters the data into the register, has you sign the form, prints and stamps the Anmeldebestätigung - (Applicant) Optional: request a vehicle-registration address change (Adressänderung in Fahrzeugpapieren) at the same München appointment for EUR 12.60 if you own a vehicle - (Applicant) Optional: request a paper Meldebescheinigung extract (EUR 5 in München) if you anticipate needing one for a bank or immigration appointment > **If this fails:** If you arrive without a Termin, you may be turned away — the München Bürgerbüros operate on a Termin-only model. Re-book via the KVR Terminvereinbarung and refresh the surface early-morning for cancellation slots. ### 5. Receive the Anmeldebestätigung - (Authority — Bürgerbüro) Issues the Anmeldebestätigung on the spot at the in-person appointment, free of charge - (Authority — KVR online pathway) For München Hauptwohnsitz online registrations, the Anmeldebestätigung is delivered electronically typically within several business days - (Applicant) Photograph or scan the original immediately and store the original carefully — some downstream service providers accept only the original or a certified copy > **Tip:** The Anmeldebestätigung is the residency-proof artefact required for opening a German bank account, statutory health-insurance enrolment, and the Ausländerbehörde residence-permit appointment for non-EU/EEA nationals. ### 6. Follow-on steps after Anmeldung (Bayern) - (Applicant) Wait for the Steuer-Identifikationsnummer letter from the Bundeszentralamt für Steuern to arrive by post at your registered Bavarian address — typically within two to four weeks - (Applicant — non-EU/EEA nationals in München) Book a separate Termin at the Ausländerbehörde, which is administratively located within the KVR umbrella; the Anmeldebestätigung is a prerequisite document for that appointment - (Applicant — non-EU/EEA nationals in other Bavarian cities) Book the Ausländerbehörde appointment at the city-level Ausländerbehörde, which is separate from the Bürgeramt or Bürgerservice - (Applicant) Open a German bank account, enrol in statutory health insurance, and complete employer wage-tax setup using the Anmeldebestätigung as proof of residence ## FAQ ### How do I book a Termin at the KVR München? Use the KVR Terminvereinbarung at stadt.muenchen.de/buergerservice/terminvereinbarung.html and select Wohnsitzanmeldung. Availability typically runs weeks out; cancellation slots open intermittently and most reliably refresh early-morning around 07:00-08:00. The KVR operates a network of six Bürgerbüros: Ruppertstraße, Pasing, Orleansplatz, Leonrodstraße, Scheidplatz, and Forstenrieder Allee. ### Can I register at any Bürgerbüro anywhere in Bayern? No. Bayern has hundreds of Gemeinden, each operating its own Meldebehörde. You must register at the office responsible for the city or municipality where your new dwelling sits — the München, Nürnberg, and Augsburg pages do not cover other Bavarian cities. Within München itself, however, you may attend any of the six KVR Bürgerbüros regardless of the Bezirk of your dwelling. ### Can I do the Anmeldung online in München? The München KVR exposes an online pathway, but only for Hauptwohnsitz (primary-residence) registrations. Per the Stadt München service page: 'Der Online-Service ist nur für Hauptwohnsitze möglich.' Nebenwohnsitz registrations, multi-person family registrations, and any case outside the online-eligible scope must appear in person via a Bürgerbüro Termin. Nürnberg and Augsburg online-availability is set at each city's own Bürgeramt or Bürgerservice portal. ### Can I walk in without a Termin in München? The München KVR Bürgerbüros operate on a Termin-only model and the published expectation is appointment-only. Walk-in arrivals may be turned away or asked to return. This differs from the Berlin pattern, where Bürgerämter generally accept walk-ins with 1-2 hour waits. Plan ahead and book the Termin in advance — the in-person pathway in München requires it. ### What is the difference between Anmeldebestätigung and Meldebescheinigung? The Anmeldebestätigung is the one-time confirmation document handed at the Anmeldung appointment, free of charge. A Meldebescheinigung is a later-issued extract from the register used for purposes like opening a bank account, renewing a residence permit, or filing a court document. In München a paper Meldebescheinigung costs EUR 5; the electronic version is free under federal § 18 Abs. 3 BMG. Banks and immigration offices usually accept the Meldebescheinigung specifically; budget for one if you need fresh proof of residence months after registering. ## Local tips - In München the Anmeldung is delivered by the Kreisverwaltungsreferat (KVR), not by a Bürgeramt — searches for 'Bürgeramt München' or 'Einwohnermeldeamt München' land on KVR pages. Locally residents say 'ich gehe zum Bürgerbüro' rather than 'ich gehe zum Bürgeramt'. - KVR München Termin availability typically runs weeks out. Cancellation slots most reliably open early-morning (around 07:00-08:00); refresh the booking surface in that window if you need a near-term appointment. - The München online-Anmeldung is restricted to Hauptwohnsitz (primary residence). Nebenwohnsitz (secondary residence), family-of-three-plus registrations, and any case outside the online-eligible scope must appear in person via Termin. - Bavarian Meldebehörde nomenclature varies by city: Bürgerbüro under KVR in München, Bürgeramt in Nürnberg, Bürgerservice in Augsburg. Use the city-specific portal entry — there is no single Bayern-wide Anmeldung surface. - The Anmeldebestätigung handed at the appointment is the one-time registration confirmation. A Meldebescheinigung is a later-issued extract on request (EUR 5 written, free electronic in München) — banks and immigration usually require the latter, not the former. ## Sources - [Stadt München — Kreisverwaltungsreferat (KVR)](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/wohnsitzanmeldung/1063475/) — accessed 2026-05-17 — _T1_ — Stadt München canonical service entry for Wohnsitzanmeldung. Confirms the procedure is delivered by the Kreisverwaltungsreferat through a network of six Bürgerbüros (Ruppertstraße, Pasing, Orleansplatz, Leonrodstraße, Scheidplatz, Forstenrieder Allee). Specifies the document set required at the counter: 'Gültiges Ausweisdokument aller meldepflichtigen Personen', 'Bestätigung des Wohnungsgebers/Eigentümers über den Bezug der Wohnung', 'Personalausweis und bei Zuzug nach München Reisepass (falls vorhanden)', 'Eine Vollmacht, die folgende Bereiche umfasst: melderechtliche Angelegenheiten oder Aufenthaltsbestimmungsrecht'. Online pathway restriction: 'Der Online-Service ist nur für Hauptwohnsitze möglich.' Anmeldung itself is published as 'kostenfrei'. Vehicle-registration address change at the same appointment costs EUR 12.60. - [Stadt München — Kreisverwaltungsreferat (KVR)](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/meldebescheinigung/1063576/) — accessed 2026-05-17 — _T1_ — Stadt München canonical service entry for Meldebescheinigung. The page states 'Bearbeitungsgebühr pro schriftliche Bescheinigung: 5 Euro' (processing fee per written certificate: 5 Euro). Electronic Meldebescheinigung issued free of charge (implementing federal § 18 Abs. 3 BMG). Multilingual surcharge EUR 5; pension-purpose certificates free. Processing time: in-person immediate, online written certificate several days, online electronic certificate immediate. - [Stadt München — Bürgerservice index](https://stadt.muenchen.de/buergerservice/wohnen-meldewesen/meldewesen.html) — accessed 2026-05-17 — _T1_ — Stadt München Meldewesen overview, surfacing the canonical KVR umbrella for the city's Meldebehörde delivery and confirming the Bürgerbüro network as the resident-facing service layer. KVR nomenclature is distinct from the Bürgeramt naming used elsewhere in Bayern. - [Bundesministerium der Justiz — gesetze-im-internet.de](https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmg/__17.html) — accessed 2026-05-17 — _T1_ — Federal Bundesmeldegesetz § 17 — Anmeldung und Abmeldung. Establishes the 14-day registration deadline applicable across all 16 Länder including Bayern: 'Wer eine Wohnung bezieht, hat sich innerhalb von zwei Wochen nach dem Einzug bei der Meldebehörde anzumelden.' Bayern inherits the federal frame without state-level deviation on eligibility scope or deadline. - [Bundesministerium der Justiz — gesetze-im-internet.de](https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmg/__18.html) — accessed 2026-05-17 — _T1_ — Federal Bundesmeldegesetz § 18 — Meldebescheinigung. § 18 Abs. 3 establishes the federal rule that the electronic Meldebescheinigung is issued free of charge; paper-form fees are set at state level. Bayern implements EUR 5 paper / EUR 0 electronic under BayMeldeG fee-power authority as published by the Stadt München. --- Verification pending — see the canonical page for the latest trust state. Canonical: https://publicservices.guide/germany/anmeldung/bayern/