Meldezettel
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Meldezettel is the official address registration form in Austria that must be completed within 3 days of moving into a new residence, signed by both the resident and the landlord.
Meldezettel operates in the Austrian Administrative Procedures segment.
Meldezettel: Disambiguation
The Meldezettel is NOT the same as the Anmeldebescheinigung. The Meldezettel is a simple address registration form required of everyone living in Austria regardless of nationality. The Anmeldebescheinigung is a separate EU residence certificate required only of EU/EEA citizens staying longer than 3 months. The Meldezettel is also distinct from the German Anmeldung, which serves a similar purpose but follows different procedures.
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Meldezettel: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Administrative Form / Registration Document
- Official Name
- Meldezettel (Anmeldeformular)
- Country
- Austria
- Legal Basis
- Meldegesetz (Austrian Registration Act)
- Deadline
- Within 3 days of moving in
- Cost
- Free
- Required Signatures
- Resident + Landlord (Unterkunftgeber)
- Where to Submit
- Meldeservice (district registration office)
- Penalty for Late Registration
- Up to EUR 726 fine
- Required For
- Bank account, Anmeldebescheinigung, FinanzOnline
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Meldezettel: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Meldezettel?
A Meldezettel is the official address registration form in Austria. The Meldezettel must be completed within 3 days of moving into a new residence and requires signatures from both the resident and the landlord.
Is the Meldezettel the same as the Anmeldebescheinigung?
The Meldezettel is NOT the same as the Anmeldebescheinigung. The Meldezettel is a basic address registration required of all residents. The Anmeldebescheinigung is a separate EU residence certificate for EU/EEA citizens staying longer than 3 months.
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