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Bürgeramt → Préfecture

Bürgerbüro, Einwohnermeldeamt, Meldebehörde, Bürgerservice, Passbehörde, Personalausweisbehörde

partialVerified · Aug 6, 2026

In France

There is no residence registration. No Anmeldung, no deadline, no certificate — France is the European exception here. Proof of address is assembled from a utility bill or a tax notice instead.

partialConfidence: High

Main similarities

  • Address registration

Main differences

  • Criminal record certificates
  • Election administration
  • Immigration administration → Ausländerbehörde, Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge
  • National identity card issuance → Agence nationale des titres sécurisés, Mairie
  • Passport issuance → Agence nationale des titres sécurisés, Mairie
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01 · Address registrationBürgeramt → PréfectureClose
ConfidenceHighVerifiedAug 6, 20264 documents

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