Meldebescheinigung Erteilung

If you need proof that you are registered in your current home, you can apply for a registration certificate for a fee.

As a rule, the registration certificate only contains information about yourself.

The registration certificate contains

• personal data (surname, first names, last name, doctor's degree, date of birth)
• Current addresses (marked according to main residence and secondary residence)

You can also request additional information:

• further personal data (religious name, stage name, former names, place of birth, gender)
• Nationality(ies), religious affiliation or marital status
• Current address with move-in date, previous residences with move-in and move-out dates in the area of responsibility of the registration authority
• Details of legal representatives / spouses / life partners / minor children
• Data on the German ID document (e.g. serial number or eID card)

• Identity card or passport
• For representation by authorized persons:
  • Identity card or passport of the authorized person.
  • Identity card or passport of the person granting power of attorney (copy possible)

• You are registered as a resident of Bremerhaven.
• If you apply in person at the citizens' offices:
  • You must appear in person.
  • However, you can be represented by an authorized person.
• Adult children: Parents require a power of attorney from adult family members in order to receive the registration confirmation.

You can apply for a registration certificate online, in writing or in person at one of the citizens' offices:

Online:

• Use the online service. You will find the link under "Forms".
• The online service will guide you conveniently through the application process.
• You will receive the registration certificate by post to your registration address.

In writing (by post, by e-mail):

• Apply for a registration certificate informally in writing at one of the citizens' offices.
• You will receive the registration certificate by post to your registration address.

In person at one of the citizens' offices:

• You can also have a registration certificate issued in person at one of the citizens' offices during opening hours. You do not need an appointment for this.
• Please bring the required documents with you.
• You can also be represented by an authorized person.
• The authorized person will need
  • at least a copy of the identity card of the person granting power of attorney
  • an informal power of attorney signed by the principal
  • and their own identity card or passport (original)
• You will be issued with the registration certificate on site.

• Parents (or one parent) do not need a power of attorney to apply if the child is still a minor, as the child's registration data is then linked to that of the parents (standard case).
• If the child is an adult, there is no longer a link between the registration data and the parents require written authorization from the child.
• A minor child aged 16 or over can apply for a registration certificate independently by presenting their ID card.