registration requirement / reporting obligation
die Meldepflicht, die Meldepflichten
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registration requirement
The legal obligation to register one's place of residence with the responsible authority (the residents' registration office) within a certain period after moving.
In Deutschland besteht eine Meldepflicht, die besagt, dass man seinen neuen Wohnsitz innerhalb von zwei Wochen anmelden muss.
In Germany, there is a registration requirement that says you must register your new place of residence within two weeks.
reporting obligation
The general legal obligation to report certain events, information, or circumstances to an authority or another responsible body. This can apply, for example, to contagious diseases, the birth of a child, or certain business transactions.
Für bestimmte ansteckende Krankheiten gibt es eine gesetzliche Meldepflicht beim Gesundheitsamt.
For certain contagious diseases, there is a legal reporting obligation to the public health office.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Meldepflichten |
| genitive | der Meldepflicht |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Meldepflicht | die Meldepflichten |
| accusative | die Meldepflicht | die Meldepflichten |
| dative | der Meldepflicht | den Meldepflichten |
| genitive | der Meldepflicht | der Meldepflichten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This word is made up of the stem of the verb 'melden' (to report/register) and the noun 'die Pflicht' (the obligation/duty). So it literally describes the obligation to report or register something.
Die Einhaltung der Meldepflicht ist gesetzlich vorgeschrieben.
Compliance with the reporting obligation is required by law.
In connection with 'Meldepflicht' (registration requirement/reporting obligation), the verbs 'bestehen' (to exist/apply), 'nachkommen' (to comply with), and 'verletzen' (to violate) are often used. There is a reporting obligation, you comply with it, or you violate it.
Wer seiner Meldepflicht nicht nachkommt, muss mit einem Bußgeld rechnen.
Anyone who does not comply with their reporting obligation must expect a fine.
You can tell from the context whether the 'Meldepflicht' (registration requirement/reporting obligation) concerns a place of residence or another event. Words like 'Umzug' (move) or 'Einwohnermeldeamt' (residents' registration office) point to the place of residence, while 'Krankheit' (illness/disease) or 'Gesundheitsamt' (public health office) indicate the general meaning.
Nach dem Umzug muss man der Meldepflicht beim Bürgeramt nachkommen.
After moving, you have to comply with the registration requirement at the citizens' office.
Bei dieser Infektion besteht eine sofortige Meldepflicht.
There is an immediate reporting obligation for this infection.
The registration requirement for one's place of residence is a very important bureaucratic step in Germany. Without the registration confirmation, you often cannot open a bank account or sign a mobile phone contract.
Vergiss nicht, dass du für die Anmeldung beim Einwohnermeldeamt eine Wohnungsgeberbestätigung brauchst.
Don't forget that you need a landlord confirmation for registration at the residents' registration office.
