Move-in checklist
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CHECKLIST FOR MOVE-IN
Depending on the scope of the authorization Dwellworks will assist with the following steps:
+ STILL IN THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Organise Moving Company Collection of all papers/ documentation as necessary
e.g. passports, diploma, drivers’ license, CV, marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, school records
Health insurance
Check on validity of health insurance for destination country
School check
Check on schooling options in destination area. Bring along school reports.
Pets
Check on possible chips, vaccination
Immigration if applicable
Visa / work permit application
+ AFTER ARRIVAL IN GERMANY OR AT PRE-ASSIGNMENT TRIP:
Rental contract (written form in German)
Completion of the rental agreement with both signatures, tenant and landlord
First rent
In general, payment of the first rent is due before move-in
Security deposit
In general, payment of the security deposit (up to 3 months net rent) is due before move-in Arranging appointment with landlord for the hand-over of the property and establishing a walk-through-protocol filled-in & signed by both the landlord and the tenant This is an important detail - so you receive mail from the bank and government agencies
Hand-over of property
Fix name plate on letter-box
+ REGISTRATION UPON MOVE-IN:
Place of residence mandatory
Town Hall registration at the local authorities (Stadtverwaltung). A landlord confirmation form is required “Wohnungsgeberbestätigung” After the town hall registration a tax ID-number (“Persönliche Identifikationsnummer”) will be issued automatically and will be sent by mail to the registered address.
Tax ID
Immigration steps
Depending on nationality (residence / work permit)
Health insurance
Depending on work contract and if applicable getting health insurance (private or state)
Child benefit
At the local authority called “Familienkasse”
Kindergarten/public German School
Start application process after town hall registration
Dog(s) tax registration
At the local authorities / town hall (Stadtverwaltung)
License fee for broadcasting services (Rundfunkbeitrag) Registration of utilities, cable TV, telephone, Internet, mobile phone
This is a mandatory fee. Registration forms are available online: www.rundfunkbeitrag.de .
Many contracts are for a certain period of time and cannot be cancelled at any time
Opening of bank account
Many banks require a copy of the registration at the place of residence/ residence permit/ passport and home tax ID or German tax ID
Car
At the Kfz-Zulassungsstelle (motor vehicle licensing office)
Transfer of Non-EU driver’s license
Steps depend on place of issue (please bring an old license to prove years of driving experience)
SIGNING UP FOR:
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Insurance
Such as private liability and household content insurance
Clubs/Memberships/Gym/Railcard/ Automobile Club
Contracts which are concluded for a certain period of time cannot be cancelled at any time
Please note that this list is only general information. Depending on your individual situation there may be further/ different steps which need to be taken.
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