Change of residence
Short text
- Main residence Change
- several apartments; of these, the main apartment changes
- The main residence is understood to be the dwelling primarily used
- the predominant use is primarily determined by the actual length of stay
- In cases of doubt, the focus of the life relationships is decisive
- A secondary residence is any other dwelling within the country
- Change of main residence must be notified within 2 weeks
- Responsible: Registration authority of the new main residence
Service description
If you have several homes and your main residence changes, you must notify the relevant registration authority within 2 weeks.
The main residence is understood to be the home you primarily use. The predominant use is determined by your actual times of residence. If this cannot be assessed beyond doubt, the focus of your living relationships is decisive.
A secondary residence is any other residence that you have in Germany.
Special information for - City of KevelaerA re-registration is when you move house within the pilgrimage town of Kevelaer.
Anyone moving into an apartment must register with the registration office within two weeks of moving in. As a rule, registrations can only be carried out in person. In exceptional cases, the re-registration can be carried out by a representative with power of attorney.
A change of residence status occurs when you declare your existing secondary residence in Kevelaer to be your main residence and at the same time declare your previous main residence to be a secondary residence or vice versa. This declaration must always be made at your main residence.
Legal basis
Required documents
Special information for - City of KevelaerThe following documents are required:
- Identity card, replacement identity card, passport or passport replacement document if the person required to register has reached the age of 16
- Identity documents of family members who are registered together on one registration form
- for children: Children's passport, identity card or birth certificate
- Certificate of residence
- If you are unable to re-register in person, you must also submit a signed power of attorney.
- A certificate of current marital status (e.g. single = birth certificate, married = marriage certificate, divorced = marriage certificate + divorce decree, etc.)
The registration authority may request the submission of further documents to verify the information.
Further information
Special information for - City of KevelaerYou can change your vehicle registration certificate, which is also mandatory, at the vehicle registration office.
Responsible body
the registration office of your new place of residence
What deadlines do I have to observe?
Notification of change of main residence: within 2 weeksApplications / Forms