Guest registration in Germany, fully automated
German federal law (Bundesmeldegesetz) requires accommodation providers to have guests complete a Meldeschein (registration form). Several Bundesländer offer digital submission via AVS or regional Feratel portals.
GuestDock generates the digital Meldeschein from verified guest data and submits it to the relevant Bundesland system — no paper forms, no manual entry.
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What German law requires
Deadline
Same day
The Meldeschein must be completed upon arrival. Digital systems allow same-day electronic submission.
Legal basis
BMG
The Bundesmeldegesetz (Federal Registration Act) governs guest registration across all 16 Bundesländer.
Variation
By state
Implementation varies by Bundesland. Digital submission is available in many states via AVS or Feratel.
How GuestDock automates German compliance
Connect your PMS
Link your PMS account. GuestDock receives every reservation automatically. Property Betriebsnummer (establishment number) is configured once per property.
Guests verify their identity
Each guest scans their passport or ID, completes a liveness check, and their address, nationality, and personal data are extracted for the Meldeschein.
GuestDock submits the digital Meldeschein
GuestDock generates and submits the Meldeschein electronically to the relevant regional system, identified by your Betriebsnummer.
Germany-specific features
Reporting authority
Legal basis
Bundesmeldegesetz
System
Regional digital portals
Security
Secure, encrypted connection
What GuestDock handles
GuestDock automatically submits all required guest information as a digital Meldeschein, including personal details, address, travel documents (for foreign guests), and stay dates — in the format required by each Bundesland.
Who needs to comply in Germany
The Bundesmeldegesetz applies to all accommodation providers across Germany:
Ferienwohnungen
Holiday apartments and vacation rentals across Bavaria, Berlin, Hamburg, and all Bundeslander.
Hotels & Pensionen
Hotels, Gasthof, Pensionen, and bed-and-breakfast establishments.
Hostels & camping
Youth hostels (Jugendherberge), camping grounds, and other budget accommodation.
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Start automating Germany compliance
Connect your PMS and let GuestDock handle digital Meldeschein submission across all Bundeslander.
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