🇦🇹 EU / International

Meldezettel (Austria)

Austrian Address Registration

Easy ~5 min RegistrationAustriaAddress

/ What is this form?

The Meldezettel is Austria's mandatory address registration form. Unlike Germany's Anmeldung, the Meldezettel must be signed by both you and your landlord (Unterkunftgeber) on the same form. Registration must be completed within 3 days of moving in.

In Vienna, the Meldezettel can often be submitted online using a Handy-Signatur or ID Austria digital identity. In smaller municipalities, in-person submission to the Gemeindeamt is required.

The Meldebestätigung (registration confirmation) you receive is an important document needed for opening bank accounts, registering vehicles, and other official purposes.

/ Who needs this form?

Anyone moving to a new address in Austria
Anyone arriving in Austria from abroad
EU and non-EU citizens alike

/ What you need before you start

Completed Meldezettel form signed by your landlord (Unterkunftgeber)

Passport or identity card

/ Step-by-step guide

1 Get Landlord Signature

Your landlord (Unterkunftgeber) must sign the Meldezettel form before you submit it. This is mandatory.

2 Complete the Form

Fill in your personal details, new address, and reason for registration. The form is available at the Magistrat or online.

3 Submit to Magistrat/Gemeindeamt

Submit within 3 days of moving to the Magistratisches Bezirksamt or Gemeindeamt. In Vienna, many submissions can be done online.

4 Receive Meldebestätigung

You receive a Meldebestätigung (registration confirmation) — keep it, as you'll need it for many official purposes.

/ Key fields explained

Field	What to enter	Common mistake
Unterkunftgeber (Landlord)	Your landlord's full name, address, and signature — must be signed personally on the form.	Submitting the form without the landlord's signature — it will be rejected.

/ Common mistakes to avoid

Missing the 3-day deadline — fine up to €726 for late registration.

Not getting the landlord's signature before going to the Magistrat.

Not bringing ID to the registration appointment.

/ Frequently asked questions

How is it different from the German Anmeldung?

Similar concept, but: the 3-day deadline is much shorter (Germany: 14 days), and the landlord signs the Austrian Meldezettel form itself (not a separate confirmation letter).