After a move in Switzerland, several administrative tasks await you. The most important: registering with the municipality. This overview helps you forget nothing.

Register with the municipality

In Switzerland, you must register with the residents' registration office of the new municipality within 14 days of moving. If you change municipality, deregister from the old one first. Bring ID, lease and insurance certificate.

Required documents

Prepare: ID or passport, lease or move-in confirmation, health insurance certificate and, for families, the family record. For foreign nationals, the residence permit is also required.

Important: Observe the 14-day deadline. Late registration can result in a fine in some municipalities.

Other services to notify

Also think of: the post office (forwarding order), banks and insurers, employer, electricity and internet providers, the road traffic office for licence and registration, as well as subscriptions and your doctor.

Forwarding order

Set up a forwarding order with the post office. That way, mail addressed to the old address is transferred to you. It is a useful safety net so you miss no important items during the transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

By when to register after the move?
Within 14 days at the residents' registration office of the new municipality. If changing municipality, deregister from the old one first.
What documents for registration?
ID, lease, health insurance certificate and, for foreign nationals, the residence permit.
Who else must I notify?
The post office, banks, insurers, employer, energy and internet providers, and the road traffic office.