Deregistration from Permanent Residence

Deregistration does not always require a separate visit to the office.

When deregistration is automatic:

• When you register at a new address in Poland — the office automatically deregisters you from the previous address
• You do not need to submit any additional application

When you need to deregister yourself:

• You are leaving your residence permanently but not registering at a new address
• You are leaving Poland for more than 6 months
• You want to deregister before registering at a new address

To deregister you need:

Online (via gov.pl):

• Trusted Profile, e-ID, or qualified electronic signature
• Details of the current registered address

In person at the office:

• National ID card or passport (to present)
• Completed deregistration form (available at the office or at gov.pl)

Via proxy:

• All the above documents
• Power of attorney in written form (with the authorising person's signature)
• Proxy's national ID card
• Stamp duty for the power of attorney — 17 PLN (exempt if the proxy is an immediate family member)

Online deregistration is the quickest method — you can handle it without leaving home.

How to deregister online:

1. Go to gov.pl → service "Deregister from permanent residence"
2. Log in via Trusted Profile, e-ID, or qualified signature
3. Fill in the form — enter the address you are deregistering from and the date of departure
4. Submit the application
5. Receive deregistration confirmation on your gov.pl account

Deregistration takes effect immediately after processing (usually the same business day).

If you prefer to handle things in person, go to the municipal office responsible for the address you are deregistering from.

How to deregister in person:

1. Bring your national ID card or passport
2. Fill in the deregistration form (available at the office)
3. Submit the form at the population records counter
4. Receive deregistration confirmation on the spot

In-person deregistration is free and processed immediately.

If you are abroad, you have three options for deregistration:

1. Online via gov.pl

• Requires a Trusted Profile — you can create one via online banking even from abroad
• The procedure is identical to online deregistration from Poland

2. Via a proxy

• Authorise someone in Poland (e.g. a family member) to submit the application at the office
• The power of attorney must be in written form
• Stamp duty for the power of attorney: 17 PLN (free for immediate family)

3. Via the consulate

• In some cases you can submit the application through a Polish consulate
• Check on the relevant consulate's website whether this service is offered

After deregistration you will receive a deregistration certificate:

• Online — confirmation available on your gov.pl account (PDF)
• In person — confirmation issued on the spot at the office

The certificate contains:

• Your personal details
• The address from which deregistration occurred
• The date of deregistration

The deregistration certificate is free (issued automatically). If you need an additional copy later, the fee is 17 PLN.