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Ein gelbes Gebäude mit der Beschriftung Bürgerhaus Stadt Freiberg auf einem Marktplatz, rechts daneben in der gleichen Häuserzeile ein weißer Rathausturm

Register as a Resident – The Registration Office at Obermarkt 21

If you are staying in Germany for longer than three months, you must register your residence at the Residents’ Registration Office (“Einwohnermeldeamt“) of the responsible municipality. You must register no later than two weeks after moving into your new home. You are legally obliged to do this. Registration is free of charge.

The earliest possible date for registration is the beginning of your rental contract. If you received a rental contract in advance, please wait until it’s starting date before you visit the Residents’ Registration Office.

You need the registration certificate to open a bank account and to apply for a residence permit at the Foreigners’ Registration Office of the District of Central Saxony.

In order to receive your registration certificate, you must present the following documents at the Citizens’ Office ("Bürgerhaus") of Freiberg, Obermarkt 21:

  • Passport with valid visa or identity card (EU citizens)
  • Confirmation from the landlord (see there)
  • Rental agreement

Rental Agreement and Confirmation of the Housing Provider

When you enter into a rental agreement, you must receive your own original hardcopy signed by the landlord or rental company.

For the official registration of your home address (for a stay in Germany of three months or longer), you also need a Confirmation of the Housing Provider for presentation to the Registration Office (in German: 'Wohnungsgeberbestätigung zur Vorlage bei der Meldebehörde'). This is an official form of the Freistaat Sachsen (Free State of Saxony).

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It must be filled in by your landlord. You will need it to register at the Citizen's Office (Bürgerbüro).

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Make an appointment

There are several ways to get an appointment at the Residents’ Registration Office. Appointments can be made online, by telephone or in person during opening hours at the information desk.

  • By phone at the following number +49 (0)3731 273-717 or 
  • Make an appointment online (please activate the checkbox in the line 'Registration/Change/Cancellation'. The number represents the number of people requesting an appointment.)

For further information, please visit the website of the Citizens' Office of the city of Freiberg.