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Moving in Augsburg

Everything you need to do after moving to Augsburg

Progress0 of 9 steps completed
Deadline
14 days after move-in
Cost
0 €
If ignored
Fine up to €1,000

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Step 110–15 Min

Register your new address

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Frist: 14 days after moving in · You may face a fine and many contracts and official processes become more difficult without registration.

You must register your new address at the Bürgerbüro Augsburg. This must be done within 14 days after moving in. NEW: Online registration with eID via wohnsitzanmeldung.de possible!

📄 Required Documents

Complete all required documents first

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo
Bürgerbüro Augsburg: An der Blauen Kappe 18, 86152 Augsburg | Tel. 0821 324-9999
Online booking at terminres.augsburg.de/330100/
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • NEW: Electronic registration (eWA) via wohnsitzanmeldung.de with Bund-ID
  • Don't forget landlord confirmation!
Book appointment at citizens' office

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Step 22–5 Min

💰 Handle rental deposit smartly

3 months' deposit all at once is a lot of money. With a deposit guarantee you pay a small monthly fee instead and keep your cash – the guarantee covers the deposit for your landlord.

Before key handover💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 💶 No large one-off payment needed
  • 🔓 Your money stays in your account
  • ⚡ Applied for within minutes
  • 💰 Free comparison
Step 32–5 Min

🚗 Update your car insurance

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Not reporting an address change can be considered a breach of duty – in case of a claim the insurer can reduce the payout!

After moving you must inform your car insurer of your new address. At the same time a comparison pays off – often there are cheaper rates at a new location due to different regional classes.

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 📋 Inform insurer immediately after re-registration
  • 💡 Check new regional class
  • ⏱ Comparison takes 3 minutes – often saves €100–400 per year
⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich
Step 42–5 Min

🔌 Compare electricity & internet

Without electricity and internet contracts you're literally in the dark. Find the best tariffs for your new Augsburg address now – takes only 2 minutes and often saves several hundred euros per year.

Before or immediately after moving in💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Takes only 2 minutes
  • Free & non-binding
  • Often saves several hundred euros per year
Step 52–5 Min

📮 Mail forwarding order

To avoid missing important letters: Set up a mail forwarding order at Deutsche Post immediately after moving. The order is available from €28.90 for 3 months.

Ideally before moving💰 ab 28,90 € (3 Monate)
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Book online at nachsendeauftrag.de
  • Valid for all letters – including parcels
  • Can be extended
📮 Set up mail forwarding

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⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich
Step 65–10 Min

Re-register car in Augsburg

After moving you must re-register your car at the Augsburg vehicle registration office. The A number plate stays if you remain in Augsburg. Online registration is possible!

No legal deadline, but recommended promptly💰 ab 27 €

📄 Required Documents

Complete all required documents first

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo
Kfz-Zulassungsstelle Augsburg: Rathausplatz 1, 86150 Augsburg | Tel. 0821 324-9999
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Online registration available
Vehicle registration Augsburg

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Step 72–5 Min

Update address everywhere

After re-registration you must inform all important parties of your new address: employer, bank, health insurance, tax office, insurances, subscriptions.

Within a few weeks after moving💰 0 €
🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo
Employer (for payroll and tax)
Bank accounts
Health insurance
Tax office Augsburg: Prinzregentenplatz 2, 86150 Augsburg
Insurances
Pension insurance (drv.de)
Subscriptions
Step 85–10 Min

Update broadcasting fee

Update your address with the broadcasting fee service. Completely online in 2 minutes.

1 month after moving💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

Complete all required documents first

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Completely online possible
  • Living with someone who already pays? You can deregister!
Update broadcasting fee address

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Step 95–10 Min

Register your dog & dog tax

Anyone moving to Augsburg with a dog must re-register it there. Registration is done at the tax office or public order office.

Within 2 weeks of moving in💰 Stadtspezifisch – bitte bei der Stadt Augsburg erfragen

📄 Required Documents

Complete all required documents first

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 🐕 In Bayern, dog liability insurance is mandatory for all dogs
  • 💰 Dog tax in Augsburg: Please enquire at the municipal tax office
  • 🏷️ Dog tax tag must be visible on collar outdoors
  • ♿ Guide dogs and assistance dogs are generally tax-exempt

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
14 Tage nach Einzug
What does it cost?
0 €, 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), ab 28,90 € (3 Monate), ab 27 €, 0 €, 0 €, Stadtspezifisch – bitte bei der Stadt Augsburg erfragen, Stadtspezifisch – bitte bei der Stadt Augsburg erfragen
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Es kann ein Bußgeld geben und viele Verträge sowie Behördengänge werden ohne Anmeldung schwieriger.

⚠️ Often forgotten

These points are often missed — check them before moving on.

  • Re-register dog tax in your new city
    Often missed. Risk of double payment if old city is not deregistered.
  • Update your car registration14 days
    Varies by state — 14 days standard, only 7 days in NRW. Insurance may otherwise restrict cover.
  • Register secondary residence tax
    Applies for secondary residence — approx. 10 % of annual net rent, retroactive from move-in.
  • Set up mail forwarding
    Letters from authorities otherwise reach the previous tenant — deadlines get missed.
  • Switch electricity/gas provider — don't stay in basic supply
    Basic supply is 20–30 % more expensive than switching providers.

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As of: 2026-05-26

This information is for general guidance only and does not replace legal advice. The information from the responsible authorities is authoritative.