In Switzerland, registering your move is mandatory. Within a few days you must register with the new municipality and deregister from the old one. Missing the deadlines risks a fine. Here’s what to do and when.
Registration and deregistration at the municipality
Register within 14 days (in many municipalities) with the residents’ registry of the new municipality. When changing municipality, also deregister from the old one. Usually bring: passport/ID, tenancy contract and family certificate. Many municipalities offer this online via eMoving.
- Deadline: usually within 14 days
- Register with the new municipality
- Deregister from the old one (when changing)
- Documents: ID/passport, tenancy contract, family certificate
- Often possible online via eMoving
Other places you should inform
Besides the municipality there are other key places: the post office (forwarding order), health insurer, employer, banks and insurers, the road traffic office (vehicle registration), plus electricity, internet and phone providers. A postal forwarding order ensures no letters get lost.
- Post: set up a forwarding order
- Health insurer and insurances
- Employer, banks, tax office
- Road traffic office
- Electricity, internet, phone
FAQ
How long do I have to register my move?
In most municipalities you must register within 14 days of moving. The exact deadline can vary slightly by canton and municipality – when in doubt, ask the residents’ registry.
Can I register the move online?
In many cantons yes – via the eMoving service. Registration and deregistration can be done conveniently online. Check on the platform whether your municipality participates.