Obligation to report

There is a general obligation to register in Germany. Every person residing in Germany must register their place of residence with the relevant registration authority within 2 weeks. This includes the obligation to report any change of residence within a certain period of time. Failure to do so is considered an administrative offense.

Anyone moving abroad from an apartment in Germany must deregister with the local registration authority. The local registration office in the city of Jena is the Citizens' Service. Arrange a registration appointment online in advance.

You can also find out about registering health insurance and re-registering your vehicle.