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Writing to a landlord, an office, a doctor or an employer in German? Pick your situation, answer a few questions, and get a finished German message — with its English translation and why it's phrased that way — ready to send in one tap.

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Ask your landlord for the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung

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Subject

Bitte um Wohnungsgeberbestätigung für […]

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich bin zum […] in die Wohnung […] eingezogen und muss mich innerhalb von zwei Wochen beim Einwohnermeldeamt anmelden. Dafür benötige ich Ihre Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. Als Wohnungsgeber sind Sie nach § 19 Bundesmeldegesetz verpflichtet, den Einzug schriftlich zu bestätigen. Ich habe Ihnen ein leeres Formular beigefügt — es genügt, wenn Sie es ausgefüllt und unterschrieben zurücksenden. Vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung. Mit freundlichen Grüßen […]

English — for your reference (you send the German)

Dear Sir or Madam, I moved into the flat at […] on […] and have to register with the residents' registration office within two weeks. For this I need your landlord's confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). As the housing provider you are required under Section 19 of the Federal Registration Act to confirm the move-in in writing. I have attached a blank form — it is enough to return it filled in and signed. Thank you for your help. Kind regards […]

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What happens next

Once they return the signed form, book your Anmeldung — you must register within two weeks of moving in.

Attach this blank form

Wohnungsgeberbestätigung

nach § 19 Bundesmeldegesetz

  • Name und Anschrift des Wohnungsgebers
  • Name und Anschrift des Eigentümers (falls abweichend)
  • Datum des Einzugs
  • Anschrift der Wohnung
  • Namen der meldepflichtigen Personen
  • Ort, Datum — Unterschrift des Wohnungsgebers

Your landlord fills and signs it — send it with the email above. Print or save it as PDF to attach.

Why it's phrased this way

  • Your landlord (Wohnungsgeber) is legally required to confirm your move-in in writing — the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. Under §19 Bundesmeldegesetz they must provide it within the registration period, so it is fair to mention this obligation in your request. Source ↗
  • You must register your address within two weeks of moving in (§17(1) Bundesmeldegesetz) — which is why you need the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung promptly. Source ↗
  • German formal correspondence uses the polite form "Sie" (always capitalised), never "du", for anyone you do not know personally — landlords, offices, doctors, employers. Verbs and pronouns follow the Sie form throughout the message. Source ↗
  • Close a formal message with "Mit freundlichen Grüßen" followed by your name — the standard business sign-off. The closing line itself takes no comma or other punctuation. Source ↗

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What this does and doesn't do

These are templates for everyday, no-consequence correspondence — you fill in your own details and send. It does not write cancellations, objections, or any letter with a legal deadline (a Kündigung or Widerspruch): those carry legal effect, so take them to the Verbraucherzentrale or the relevant office. We explain and translate; we don't advise.

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Rules last verified: 2026-07-19.

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