Anmeldung is the process of registering at a specific address in Germany.
You will receive your registration certificate when you register at your local citizens’ office (Bürgeramt). Anyone who will be staying in Germany for longer than three months is legally obliged to register at their address within 14 days of moving in. If you will be staying less than three months, you will still need to register if you want to take out any kind of contract.
When registering your address, you will need to provide valid proof of identity like a passport or an ID card (not a driving license) and a proof of residence certificate (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) from your landlord.
Non-EU citizens will also have to provide a visa unless their country is exempt from visa requirements.
If all of your documents are in order, you will be provided with a registration certificate straight away. Your tax ID, a different document you need to start a job or take out a pension, will be posted separately.
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