Register for the broadcasting fee

Every household pays the public broadcasting fee (€18.36/month, one fee per flat). You will get a letter after Anmeldung — register yourself or respond to it to avoid back-payments.

1. 1Register your household (or respond to the letter)

   One fee per flat — if a flatmate already pays, reply with their Beitragsnummer instead of paying twice. Register online; ignoring the letters leads to back-payments and enforcement.

   Official source

Procedures vary by city and office and can change. This is general information, not legal advice — always check the official source.