The Berlin Anmeldung Form — Explained in English.No official English version exists. Here's what every field actually means.

The official Anmeldeformular is German-only. Every field must be completed in German or you risk rejection. Here's the complete field-by-field breakdown — and the translation traps that catch most expats.

Fields on the form

All in German. All must be correct to avoid rejection at the counter.

Official English versions

There is no English Anmeldeformular. The German form is the only accepted version.

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01 · The Tricky Fields

Fields that catch expats out.

These are the fields most commonly filled incorrectly by English-speaking expats.

German fieldMeansWhat to writeRisk

FamilienstandMarital statusledig = single · verheiratet = married · geschieden = divorced · verwitwet = widowedhigh

StaatsangehörigkeitenCitizenship(s)Must be the German adjective form — 'amerikanisch' not 'American' or 'USA'high

GeschlechtGendermännlich = male · weiblich = female · divers = non-binarymedium

ReligionsgesellschaftReligion / church taxOA = no declaration (safe default). RK/EV triggers 8–9% church tax.high

Tag des EinzugsMove-in dateDD.MM.YYYY only. Not MM/DD/YYYY.high

GeburtsnameBirth nameName at birth if different from current surname. Leave blank if same.low

Ordens-/KünstlernameReligious / stage nameLeave blank if not applicable. Most expats skip this.low

WohnungsgeberbestätigungLandlord confirmationSeparate mandatory form — not part of the Anmeldeformular itself.high

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FAQ

Common questions.

Is there an official English version of the Berlin Anmeldung form?

No. The official form is German-only. The Bürgeramt only accepts the German Anmeldeformular — all 54 fields must be completed in German.

Can I fill the Anmeldung form in English?

No — the form must be in German. Names go as printed in your passport, but all other fields (marital status, gender, religion, citizenship) must use correct German terms.

What does Staatsangehörigkeit mean?

Citizenship. It must be the German adjective form: 'amerikanisch' for American, 'britisch' for British, 'indisch' for Indian. Writing 'USA' or 'American' is incorrect.

What is Religionsgesellschaft and should I fill it in?

The religion field. Declaring RK (Catholic) or EV (Protestant) triggers Kirchensteuer — church tax of 8–9% of income tax. Write OA (Ohne Angabe) to opt out. Most expats write OA.