Cologne can now log in to the residence at lightning speed!

Cologne can now log in to the residence at lightning speed!

The Cologne City Administration introduced a new online service on April 2, 2025, which enables citizens to make their place of residence conveniently from home. This innovative service, known as "electronic residence registration", represents a significant step towards digitization of administrative services. The introduction of this service does not need to personally pronounce in office, which saves the citizens time and effort. t-online.de reports that this online service is available for individuals and for families and developed as part of the online access law (OzG) was.

The registration takes place via a so -called user account BUND (BUND ID), in which users have to enter their new address online. After successfully reviewing the data by the city administration, the users receive a confirmation email with a digital registration certificate that they can download. In order to update the new address, a sticker is also sent to the new residential address, which the citizens themselves have to attach to their ID.

integration and advantages of the new service

City director Andrea Blome and deputy Andree Haack were positive about the introduction of the online service. Blome emphasized the importance of digital solutions for frequently requested services, while Haack emphasized the development of administration into the smart city. The "electronic residence declaration" is directly connected to the residents of the city of Cologne. This ensures a seamless transition and a higher efficiency in the processing of residence registrations.

The introduction of this service also shows the commitment of the city of Cologne to make the administration modern and to offer citizens easier access to important services. With the new online service, the city reacts to the growing requirements for digital administrative offers and the increasing digitization of society, as has already been implemented in other cities.

For more information on this new service, interested parties can visit the official website of the city of Cologne or directly on