Second home / secondary residence
Register a secondary residence
Service description
If you move into a flat that you do not primarily use, you must register it as a secondary residence.
Responsible office
The registration office of the municipality or town in which the secondary residence is located.
Prerequisites
Move into another flat, which is not primarily used.
Which documents are required?
Confirmation from the landlord
What fees are incurred?
There are no fees.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
You must register within two weeks of moving in.
Legal basis
- § Section 17 (2) of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
- § Section 21 of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
- § Section 22 of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
- § Section 23 of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
- § Section 24 (1) of the Federal Registration Act (BMG)
- 17.1, 17.3, 22 and 23 General administrative regulations for the implementation of the Federal Registration Act (BMGVwV)
Applications / Forms
Some registration authorities offer corresponding documents on the Internet.
What else should I know?
In the case of persons under the age of 16, care must be taken to ensure that they are registered by the person whose home they are moving into.
Short text
If you move into a flat that you do not primarily use, you must register it as a secondary residence.
Typing
2/3Library entry status
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