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Please note
Since 31 July 2024, we have been offering walk-in appointments without an appointment, known as open consultation hours, at the BürgerServiceCenter-Stresemannstraße. During open consultation hours, applications for travel documents – including temporary travel documents – and change of address notifications are processed. You can register 30 minutes before the start of open consultation hours. If you wish to take advantage
of this service, please be prepared for waiting times.
For urgent matters, please send an email to:
bscstre@buergeramt.bremen.de
Express counter at the Citizen Service Centre
You do not need an appointment for the following matters:
Please use the express counters without an appointment. Short enquiries can only be processed in advance by taking a queue ticket (limited availability) and cannot be booked as an appointment.
When are the express counters at the Stresemannstraße Citizen Service Centre open?
Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays to Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Commercial vehicle registration services and car dealerships
Visits to the BürgerServiceCenter-Stresemannstraße are only possible by prior appointment. Appointments can be made online at https://www.service.bremen.de or by calling the Bremen citizen hotline on 115 or 0421-361 0. Please use the online appointment service if possible.
Email enquiries regarding registration matters can be sent to:
bscstre@buergeramt.bremen.de
If you require specific information, please call the following telephone numbers:
The Stresemannstraße Citizen Service Centre offers a range of citizen services in one location. The following services are currently available there:
Further information can be found under the "Services" tab.
For quick processing, you can easily use the online procedure at the Federal Office of Justice. There you will find all further information and also the "Online application for a certificate of good conduct". You can find the link to the online application under "Online Service" - "Online…
From January 1, 2024, the children's passport will no longer be available as a travel document. You can use your child's current passport until it is no longer valid. After December 31, 2023, you will no longer be able to renew children's passports. Do you need a new travel document for your…
Have you been asked to provide a letter of guarantee for your guest as part of a visa procedure for visiting or business purposes? Please note the following points.
In all BürgerServiceCenters, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours. If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please check this page again during this time slot. The current legal requirements for passport photos can be found under…
Would you like to apply for a pole fishing license? Find out more here.
For your purposes, you will receive a certificate from the population register about the data stored there about you. From now on, you do not need an appointment for this request at the BürgerServiceCenters Mitte, Nord and Stresemannstrasse. You can do this at the Express counter. Please note the…
In all BürgerServiceCentres, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon. If no suitable appointment is suggested, please check this page again during this time slot. You can find the current legal requirements for passport photos under “Further…
If you want to export a vehicle that has not yet been registered or a vehicle that has been registered in the Federal Republic of Germany - and possibly decommissioned - to a foreign country, you will need an export license plate.
In all BürgerServiceCenters, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours. If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please check this page again during this time slot. The current legal requirements for passport photos can be found under…
If you want to fish or fish in Bremen, you need a fishing license. You can learn more about it here.
Since March 1, 2007, local authorities have been able to set up low emission zones. Only vehicles with one of the "particulate matter stickers" on their windshield (or with an exemption permit) are allowed to enter the zone.
If you would like to carry out test drives or transfer drives with an unregistered vehicle, you will need a short-term license plate for this purpose. It begins with the number "03" or "04".
If a passport - even in the "express procedure" (within 3-4 days) - can no longer be issued in time before the start of your trip, you can obtain a temporary passport. The current legal requirements for passport photos can be found under "Further information" - " Notes on digital passport photos…
In all BürgerServiceCenters, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours. If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please check this page again during this time slot. You can find the current legal requirements for passport photos under…
Information on exemption from the statutory ID requirement. From now on, you do not need an appointment for this request at the BürgerServiceCenters Mitte, Nord and Stresemannstrasse. You can do this at the express counter. Please note the different opening hours of the express counters in the…
You want to apply for an exemption for your Ukrainian vehicle? Learn more about it here.
The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. The certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you have your…
The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you…
The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you…
The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you…
Important note: The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be…
If you are at risk from third parties by disclosing your address, you can apply to have your data blocked in the population register (information block). In such a case, please contact the registration office with your ID card.
Have you changed your address and would now like to have the new address entered on your ID card/passport/electronic residence permit? From now on, you do not need an appointment for this at the BürgerServiceCenters Mitte, Nord and Stresemannstrasse. You can do this at the Express counter. Please…
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours in all BürgerServiceCenters. If you…
Have you forgotten or lost the PIN number for your electronic ID card or for your eID card or would you like to reset the PIN number in general? You can find out more here. From now on, you do not need an appointment for this request at the BürgerServiceCenters Mitte, Nord and Stresemannstrasse.…
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.
If you move out of an apartment and do not move into a new apartment in Germany, you must deregister with the registration office.
Stolen or misappropriated vehicles should be regularly taken out of service to avoid disadvantages for the owner.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. If a vehicle is to be taken out of service, you as the vehicle owner must submit an application. If the vehicle is to be…
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Pure battery electric vehicles, externally rechargeable hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles can receive an…
The eID card is a document that provides the online ID function for people who are not entitled to be issued with an ID card or residence permit with online ID function.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. In Bremen, a vanity plate can be reserved in advance for a fee at the vehicle registration offices or online for 90 days.
If you buy a new or used vehicle abroad or move to Germany with a vehicle registered to you abroad, you must apply for registration for this vehicle.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.
In the event of technical modifications to the motor vehicle or trailer, the operating permit for the vehicle may expire. An assessment by an officially recognized expert for motor vehicle traffic is required as proof of compliance with the regulations. A new operating permit is issued by the…
The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you…
The certification confirms that the content of the copy is identical to the original document. However, the certification does not certify the authenticity or validity of the original. This service is offered exclusively on a municipal basis. Your request can therefore only be processed if you…
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Pure battery electric vehicles, externally rechargeable hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles can receive an…
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. When a license plate is allocated, a combination of letters and numbers is usually assigned over which you have no influence.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Seasonal license plates are intended, for example, for vehicles such as motorcycles, convertibles or motorhomes that are only…
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Would you like to apply for a one-day registration? You can find out more here.
In all BürgerServiceCenters, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours. If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please check this page again during this time slot. The current legal requirements for passport photos can be found under…
Would you like to collect your ID card / passport / eID card? Find out more here. Please continue to book an appointment for documents that you have applied for at BSC-Mitte. You no longer need an appointment for documents that you applied for at BSC-Stresemannstraße or BSC-Nord.
You had to apply for a replacement after the theft, loss or unusability of the registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document).
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Online Service" or via the "Complete online" button. If you have purchased a vehicle that is already registered in Germany, you must have it transferred immediately, i.e. registered in your…
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Online Service" or via the "Complete online" button. If you have purchased a vehicle that is already registered in Germany, you must have it transferred immediately, i.e. registered in your…
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Re-registering a vehicle to the same vehicle owner after it has been taken out of service (without change of owner)
A change of registration (allocation of a new registration plate) must be carried out if the previous registration plate(s) has/have been stolen or otherwise lost. It can also be carried out upon request.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours in all BürgerServiceCenters. If you…
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. If you wish to operate a vehicle on public roads, it must be registered.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. If you move house or relocate your business to Bremen, for example, you must re-register your vehicle. It is possible to keep…
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Further information" - Online service". After moving or relocating your business to Bremen, for example, you must re-register your vehicle and can apply for a new license plate.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. After purchasing a used vehicle, you must re-register it and, if necessary, apply for a new license plate.
In all BürgerServiceCenters, additional appointments for the coming days are released daily in the late afternoon hours. If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please check this page again during this time slot. Anyone moving into an apartment must register with the registration office…
If your Part I registration certificate is lost or stolen, you will need a replacement for it.
Do you want to change the address on your eID card? Find out more here. From now on, you do not need an appointment for this at the BürgerServiceCenters Mitte, Nord and Stresemannstrasse. You can do this at the Express counter. Please note the different opening hours of the express counters in…
The BürgerService facilities of the Bürgeramt may, among other things, provide you with information about the address of a specific resident within the framework of data protection regulations.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. When a license plate is allocated, a combination of letters and numbers is usually assigned over which you have no influence.
If your new ID card has been lost, the electronic signature must be blocked separately.
According to the Federal Registration Act (BMG), you have the right to object to your data being passed on to certain recipients who could receive such data in accordance with the statutory regulations.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Seasonal license plates are intended, for example, for vehicles such as motorcycles, convertibles or motorhomes that are only…
Under certain conditions, trailers may be authorised to be towed on motorways and expressways at a maximum permitted speed of 100 km/h. Similarly, under certain conditions, buses may travel at 100 km/h on motorways.
If the license plates have become damaged or illegible, or if a sticker (stamp sticker or inspection sticker) has become detached from the license plate, you must ensure that a new sticker or several new stickers are placed on the previous license plates or on new license plates.
Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You can find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button. Would you like to apply for a one-day registration? You can find out more here.
Have you moved within Bremen or moved from the federal territory to Bremen? You can now re-register online, including the new address on your ID card.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 28.05.2026