Checklist for registration, re-registration and deregistration

Are you new to the city of Innsbruck or will you soon be moving to the most beautiful city in the Alps? We have put together a checklist for you so that you don't forget anything.

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Congratulations! You are moving to Innsbruck, the most beautiful city in the Alps! To make sure you don't forget anything in your old accommodation, on the way to Innsbruck and in your new apartment, we have a checklist for you. We try to think of everything, but do not claim to be exhaustive.

Official business in the city magistrate of Innsbruck

Other important offices

  • Vehicle registration offices
  • Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe(IKB)

In the old apartment:

  • Termination of the old tenancy agreement (note deadlines)
  • Deregistration of district heating/gas and electricity (in Innsbruck at IKB):
    • Read the meters:
      • Gas
      • Electricity
      • Water
      • Heating
  • Cancel standing orders for:
    • Rent
    • Electricity
    • Gas/district heating
    • Alarm system
    • Burner service
    • Chimney sweep
    • Caretaker
    • Property management
  • Request final rent statement
  • Deregister telephone and internet
  • Deregister radio and television(OBS)
  • Cancel cable connection
  • Garbage collection or waste disposal
  • possibly request bulky waste disposal options
  • if necessary, clarify the transfer fee with the new tenant and have the transfer of furnishings confirmed in writing
  • If necessary, plan and coordinate renovation work in the old apartment
  • Returnthe resident parking permit
  • Plan new apartment, possibly order new furniture (sometimes long delivery times)
  • Deregister dog
  • Vehicle deregistration:
    • Type certificate incl. registration certificate part II
    • Registration certificate
    • Vehicle power of attorney (if applicable)
  • Insurance: Notify your household insurance company of the details of the new home in good time (at the latest when you re-register).

The move

  • Set a moving date
  • arrange moving days at the workplace
  • Notify your employer of special leave
  • Inform household insurance company in good time about the upcoming move (as a rule, the insurance cover also applies to the move)
  • Arrange an appointment for the handover of the apartment (handover protocol)
  • Collect the keys for the new apartment (if not already done, have the landlord sign the registration form )
  • Document the condition of the apartment: (create a handover report on the condition or damage of the new apartment, with photos and handover report)
  • possibly obtain a permit to drive in the pedestrian zone in Innsbruck
  • possibly obtain a permit for loading activities:
    • where there is little parking space available
    • in a no-parking zone
    • in a loading zone at times other than those required
    • in a pedestrian zone
    • where driving bans exist
  • when moving with a removal company:
    • Obtain quotes from removal companies and compare prices
    • Arrange a visit with the selected company
    • obtain a written cost estimate
    • agree who will bring boxes/crates
    • Arrange furniture dismantling & assembly
    • Arrange disposal of bulky waste
    • Create a handover protocol with the removal company
    • draw up a written contract about the agreements
  • if necessary, collect all moving receipts for tax deductibility (e.g. invoices from the removal company, receipts for fuel costs, costs for packing materials and tools, renovation costs, estate agent fees, etc.)
  • possibly rent temporary storage space
  • Prepare garbage bags and cleaning materials
  • Make copies of important documents (helpful in case of loss): ID cards, certificates, passbooks, contracts, etc.
  • remove existing name tags
  • if you are organizing the move yourself:
    • Supply box with drinks, snacks, kitchen roll, toilet paper etc.
    • Look for helpers
    • Moving boxes
    • Packing material:
      • Newspapers
      • Bubble wrap
      • Adhesive tape
      • thick pencil
      • Transport sled
      • Work gloves
    • Organize transport vehicle

In the new apartment

  • Arrange an appointment for the handover and takeover of the apartment (handover protocol)
  • Have the land register entry changed
  • sign a new tenancy agreement (have the new landlord sign the registration form at the same time) or sign a purchase agreement
  • register with the new childcare facility/school/after-school care center in good time
  • Register with IKB district heating/gas and electricity:
  • Take meter readings:
    • Gas
    • Electricity
    • Water
    • Heating
  • Apply for a forwarding order for the post office
  • Registration, deregistration and re-registration of residence
    • three-day deadline for registering a new main residence or secondary residence
    • one-month deadline for re-registration - previous main residence is to become a "secondary residence" or vice versa
    • Deadlines also apply to all minors living in the same household
    • deregistration of residence if necessary
  • Vehicle deregistration and registration at the new place of residence (if this involves a change of license plate number: Re-registration of the digital vignette)
    • Purchase contract (proof of ownership)
    • Test report according to §57a KFG (for used vehicles)
    • Vehicle power of attorney (if applicable)
    • Type certificate
    • Declaration of transfer of use (for leased vehicles)
    • when re-registering, also registration certificate part I and II
  • Registration of dog
  • Notification of change of address
    • Work:
    • Authorities and offices
      • Tax office
      • Social welfare office
      • Study grant authority
      • Land register
      • Company register
      • Trade Information System Austria (GISA)
    • Insurance company
      • Health insurance company
      • Pension insurance institution
      • Vehicle insurance
    • Banks: Notify your household insurance company of the details of your new home in good time (at the latest when you re-register)!
    • Post forwarding order
    • ORF contribution - OBS
    • Cell phone
    • Mail order company
    • Kindergarten/school/university
    • Military service and civilian service
      • Military authorities (only if moving abroad)
      • Civilian service office
    • Association
    • Weapons possession card/weapons pass
    • Transport companies e.g. if you have an annual pass
    • Religious communities e.g. church contribution office
    • Powers of attorney
    • Grave usage rights
    • Doctors
    • current subscriptions: e.g. newspapers, magazines, theater
    • Libraries
  • Doorplates with names
  • for owners/homeowners: register water and sewer connection(IKB)
  • Apply fora resident parking permit

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