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Moving in Leipzig

Everything you need to do after moving

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Step 1

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 a Leipzig citizens office. This must be done within 14 days after moving in.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • 12 citizens offices in Leipzig – you can use any
  • No appointment needed (since Nov 2023), but plan for waiting
  • Online appointment: terminvereinbarung.leipzig.de
  • Citizens hotline: 0341 115 (Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm)
  • Live waiting times: www.leipzig.de/wartezeiten-buergerbueros
  • Do not forget landlord confirmation!
Step 2

🔌 Compare electricity & internet

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

Before or immediately after moving in💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)
💡 Tips
  • Takes only 2 minutes
  • Free & non-binding
  • Often saves several hundred euros per year
  • Enter new address directly with provider
⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich
Step 3If you have a car

Re-register your car

Your vehicle must be re-registered at the vehicle registration office to your new address. This must be done immediately.

⚠️Fine possible, and it can cause problems with insurance or authorities.
Immediately (right after moving)💰 26,30 € - 42,00 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Vehicle registration: Technisches Rathaus, Prager Str. 136, 04317 Leipzig
  • Appointment MANDATORY – no access without!
  • Appointments: terminvereinbarung.leipzig.de or call 0341 115
  • Hours: Mon+Tue 8am-6pm, Wed 8am-12pm, Thu 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-12pm
  • You can keep your old license plate!
  • Get eVB number from insurance beforehand
Step 4

Update ID card address

Your new address must be entered in your ID card. This can be done directly at the citizens' office.

⚠️If you do this together with registration, you save yourself an extra appointment.
No deadline, but recommended💰 0 € (Aufkleber) oder 37 € (neuer Ausweis)

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Can be done together with registration
  • After 2+ moves: apply for new ID card
Step 5

Update TV/radio fee address

Update your address with the broadcasting fee service. This can be done completely online in 2 minutes.

⚠️Otherwise reminders go to your old address and worst case late fees apply.
1 month after moving💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Completely online possible
  • Living with someone who already pays? You can deregister!
Step 6

Register electricity

Register your electricity at your new address. If you do nothing, you'll automatically end up in expensive basic supply!

⚠️Without switching providers you often pay 20-30% more – that can be several hundred euros per year.
Before moving in or immediately after💰 Je nach Anbieter

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Take a photo of meter reading on moving day!
  • Basic supply is usually 20-30% more expensive
  • Get switching bonus
Step 7

Set up internet

Check which providers are available at your new address and book in time – installation can take 2-4 weeks!

⚠️Ordering early is worth it – otherwise you might be without internet for several weeks.
Order 2-4 weeks before moving💰 Je nach Anbieter (20-50€/Monat)

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Check fiber optic – often cheaper and faster
  • Cancel old contract in time (3 months notice)
  • Check special cancellation right when moving
Step 8If you heat or cook with gas

Register gas

Register your gas connection at your new address. Without switching you'll end up in expensive basic supply!

⚠️Without switching providers you often pay 20-30% more – that can be several hundred euros per year.
Before moving in or immediately after💰 Je nach Anbieter

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Take a photo of meter reading on moving day!
  • Basic supply is usually 20-30% more expensive
  • Get switching bonus
  • Check if apartment has gas connection
Step 9

🛡️ Take out contents insurance

Ein Wasserschaden oder Einbruch kann dich tausende Euro kosten – und es passiert schneller als du denkst. Sichere dich jetzt ab, bevor etwas passiert. Schon ab wenigen Euro im Monat bist du auf der sicheren Seite.

Immediately after moving in💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)
💡 Tips
  • 🏠 Starting from just a few euros per month
  • 🔒 Covers furniture, electronics & valuables
  • ⚡ Quick online sign-up
  • 💰 Free & non-binding comparison
⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich

✅ Alles erledigt?

Vergiss nicht: Strom und Internet laufen nicht automatisch um – kümmere dich jetzt in 2 Minuten darum.

⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🏆 Über 1 Mio. Nutzer

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
14 Tage nach Einzug
What does it cost?
0 €, 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 26,30 € - 42,00 €, 0 € (Aufkleber) oder 37 € (neuer Ausweis), 0 €, Je nach Anbieter, Je nach Anbieter (20-50€/Monat), Je nach Anbieter, 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 16% der Jahresnettokaltmiete, 0 €, 0 €
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Es kann ein Bußgeld geben und viele Verträge sowie Behördengänge werden ohne Anmeldung schwieriger.

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As of: 2026-01-23

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