Question 253 · Federal question
Where must you register when you move within Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wo müssen Sie sich anmelden, wenn Sie in Deutschland umziehen?
- A beim Einwohnermeldeamt ✓ Correct answer
- B beim Standesamt
- C beim Ordnungsamt
- D beim Gewerbeamt
Translation
Where must you register when you move within Germany?
- A at the registration office ✓ Correct answer
- B at the registry office
- C at the public order office
- D at the trade office
Explanation
In Germany, when you move, you must register your new address with the local registration authority (Meldebehörde), commonly called the Einwohnermeldeamt or Bürgeramt. The Standesamt handles births/marriages/deaths, the Ordnungsamt deals with public order, and the Gewerbeamt is for business registrations.
Tips
- Look for keywords like nmeldung, Meldepflicht, and Meldebehörde for address registration questions.
- Eliminate offices by their core functions: civil registry (birth/marriage), public order, and business permits are unrelated to moving house.
- Remember: address registration is a municipal citizen-service function, typically handled by Bürgeramt/Einwohnermeldeamt.
Practice in the app
