Moving-out Notification
Notify your current city hall before you move out of the municipality, and receive a moving-out certificate for registering at your new address.
Notify your current city hall before you move out of the municipality, and receive a moving-out certificate for registering at your new address.
Steps
- 1Submit the moving-out notification at your current city hall (in person, by post, or online with a My Number Card).
- 2Receive the moving-out certificate to take to your new municipality.
What to bring
- ID of the person submitting
- My Number Card or notification card
Official sources
Information, not advice
This guide is general information only — not legal, administrative, tax or other professional advice, and not a filing service. Rules and procedures can change; always confirm with the official window or website. For your specific situation, consult a licensed professional or contact the relevant government office directly.
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