How do I register my address in Germany (Anmeldung), and what is the deadline?

Anmeldung is the first thing almost every other process depends on: tax ID, bank account, health insurance card, residence permit. The rule is within 14 days of moving in. You go to the Bürgeramt (names vary by city) with your passport and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung, the landlord's confirmation that you live there. Without that landlord form you will be turned away. In the big cities, book the appointment the day you know your move-in date; slots are the bottleneck, not the paperwork. The city-by-city guide with booking tips: /guides/anmeldung and /guides/anmeldung-by-city If your situation is different, reply below with the details and I will try to help, or someone who has been through it will.