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Registration formalities

Those moving to Münster are bound to settle in soon. However, new citizens from EU member states should not forget to perform certain important formalities, which can be completed quickly and easily at the Citizen’s Office. Those moving to Münster from non-EU states require a certificate regarding their residence status. This subject is dealt with in more detail in the next section.

Registration in Münster

Amt für Bürgerangelegenheiten – Bürgerbüro Mitte (Citizens Office - Central Office),
Stadthaus 1, Klemensstraße 10
Tel. 02 51 / 4 92-33 33
E-Mail: buergerbuero-mitte@stadt-muenster.de

Monday to Thursday from 8 am - 6 pm
Friday and Saturday from 8 am - 12 pm

New citizens can also register themselves in the district administration offices and citizens offices in the Hiltrup, Kinderhaus, Wolbeck, Roxel, Handorf, Gievenbeck, Gremmendorf and Coerde districts. The addresses and opening hours can be viewed at www.muenster.de/stadt/buergeramt/citizens_office.html . 

Registration must take place one week at the latest after arrival in Münster. The following documentation is required:

• Identity card or passport
• Form entitled “Registering with the registration authorities”. This form is available in the Citizens Office and from the Münster Information point in Stadthaus 1. It can also be downloaded here:
  • Registration form, english version, pdf (490 kb),
  • explanatory leaflet, pdf (34 kb).
• Registration permits can only be issued personally for reasons of data protection. In the event that a third party performs the registration process, he or she must produce a genuine power of attorney signed by the applicant.

Those moving again within the city are obliged to report any change of address to the Citizens Office: (Registration form, english version, pdf, 490 kb).

Those leaving both Münster and Germany and returning to their home countries must also report their departure: www.muenster.de/stadt/buergeramt/abmeldung.html. (german language)