{"content_id":"jgmxprxcz1","slug":"move-in-report-fixed-date-moving-day-procedure","locale":"en","schema_type":"HowTo","category":"how_to","category_name":"How-to","title":"Move-In Registration and Fixed Date: Moving-Day Order","summary":"This explains how to obtain a fixed date in advance after signing the contract, then check the registry, pay the balance, take possession of the home, and register your move on moving day. It also covers when opposability and preferential repayment rights take effect, lease reporting, and cases where the deposit on your previous home remains unpaid.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["After signing the contract, obtain a fixed date in advance or file the lease agreement if it is subject to reporting.","Check the official guidance to determine when to review the property registry again.","Receive the keys and take actual possession of the home when paying the balance.","Register your move through Government24 or at a community service center on the day you take possession of the home.","After applying online, check again that processing is complete and whether confirmation by the head of household is required."],"content_markdown":"Housing tenants should obtain a fixed date in advance after signing the contract and, on moving day, proceed in the following order: check the registry, pay the balance, take possession of the home, and file a move-in report. The move-in report must be filed within 14 days of moving in, while the reporting deadline for lease agreements subject to reporting should be checked through an official channel.\n\nAs of March 2026\n\n## Steps to Follow on Moving Day\n\nComplete all requirements for deposit protection on moving day whenever possible. You can obtain a fixed date immediately after signing the contract. The requirements for opposability are completed only when the move-in report is filed together with actual possession of the home.\n\n1. **Prepare the lease agreement.** Compare the address and building and unit numbers with the information in the registry.\n2. **Obtain a fixed date in advance.** You can use a community service center or the Internet Registry Office.\n3. **If the contract is subject to reporting, file a lease report.** Check the contract reporting deadline through an official channel.\n4. **Check the registry again immediately before paying the balance.** Check whether any new maximum-amount mortgage or attachment has been registered.\n5. **Exchange the balance payment for possession of the home.** Receive the keys and means of access.\n6. **File a move-in report on the day you take possession.** Use Government24 or the community service center for your new address.\n7. **Check the processing result.** For online applications, check the submission status and any requests for supplementary information.\n\nIn practice, payment of the balance and delivery of possession may occur simultaneously. The key is not to send the balance before checking the registry. It is also safer not to postpone the move-in report until the following day.\n\n## Requirements for Opposability and Preferential Repayment Rights\n\nOpposability and preferential repayment rights are separate protections. Opposability requires possession of the home and residence registration. A preferential repayment right requires both the requirements for opposability and a fixed date.\n\n| Category | Required conditions | Effect and points to check |\n|---|---|---|\n| Opposability | Possession of the home and move-in report | The lease can be asserted against third parties from 12:00 a.m. on the day after possession of the home and the move-in report are completed |\n| Preferential repayment right | Requirements for opposability and a fixed date | Provides a basis for receiving distributions before junior rights holders in an auction or public sale |\n| Fixed date only | Contract and fixed date | A preferential repayment right is not completed without possession of the home and a move-in report |\n| Move-in report only | Possession of the home and residence registration | Opposability may be established, but a preferential repayment right without a fixed date is not secured |\n\nThe Easy-to-Find Practical Legal Information explanation of “Acquisition of Opposability and Preferential Repayment Rights” defines opposability as follows.\n\n\u003e “Opposability” means the legal power that allows a tenant to assert the terms of the lease against a third party, namely the transferee of the leased home, a person who has succeeded to the right to lease it, or any other person with an interest in the leased home.\n\nOpposability does not arise immediately on the day the move-in report is completed. It takes effect from the day after possession of the home and residence registration are completed. A security interest registered earlier on the same day may take priority over the tenant.\n\n## How to Obtain a Fixed Date in Advance\n\nYou can apply for a fixed date using a completed contract even before moving in. The signatures or seals of the landlord and tenant must be verifiable. Key details such as the address and contract amount must also be stated in the contract.\n\nApplication channels include:\n\n- Agencies authorized to assign fixed dates, such as the competent community service center\n- The Republic of Korea Supreme Court Internet Registry Office\n- Community service centers that accept housing lease agreement reports\n- The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s Real Estate Transaction Management System\n\nFor a housing lease agreement subject to reporting, a fixed date may be assigned when the agreement is submitted with the report. A lease report and a move-in report are not the same procedure. Even after completing the lease report, separately confirm the move-in report after actually moving in.\n\n## Comparison of Move-In Reports and Lease Reports\n\nMove-in reports and lease reports have different purposes and deadlines. Completing one does not always complete the other. Check the receipt and civil-service processing result for each.\n\n| Item | Move-in report | Housing lease agreement report | Fixed date |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Reference point | Actual move-in | Execution of the lease agreement | Application using a completed contract |\n| Deadline | Within 14 days of moving in | Check the reporting deadline for contracts subject to reporting through an official channel | Rather than a separate statutory deadline, obtaining it early is advantageous for priority purposes |\n| Main channels | Government24, community service center for the new address | Real Estate Transaction Management System, competent community service center | Internet Registry Office, community service center, etc. |\n| Main purpose | Transfer residence registration and satisfy the requirements for opposability | Report the terms of the lease agreement | Satisfy the requirements for a preferential repayment right |\n\nWhether a lease report is required depends on the region and the deposit and monthly rent terms. Check with the community service center having jurisdiction over the leased home or through the Real Estate Transaction Management System. Even if reporting is not required, you can obtain a fixed date separately.\n\n## Summary by Situation\n\nThe items you should handle first depend on your current situation. Check the table below for the case that applies to you. If multiple conditions overlap, follow the procedure requiring earlier action.\n\n| Current situation | Priority action | Points to note |\n|---|---|---|\n| Contract signed but before move-in | Obtain a fixed date and check whether a lease report is required | A fixed date alone does not establish opposability |\n| Moving and paying the balance on the same day | After checking the registry, pay the balance, take possession, and file a move-in report | The move-in report does not take effect immediately that day |\n| Moving on a weekend or after business hours | Apply through an available official online channel | You must check again after submission to confirm that processing is complete |\n| Moving into an existing household | Check the move-in report and head-of-household confirmation procedures | Processing may be delayed if confirmation is incomplete |\n| Deposit from previous home has not been returned | Consider a tenant’s lease registration order | Be careful about changing your address or relinquishing possession before registration is complete |\n\n## Calculation Example\n\nConsider a typical tenant moving in after signing a contract. Check the reporting deadline for a lease agreement subject to reporting through an official channel. The statutory deadline for filing a move-in report after actually moving is within 14 days of moving in.\n\n1. Apply for a fixed date immediately after preparing the contract.\n2. If the contract is subject to reporting, check the reporting deadline through an official channel and complete the lease report.\n3. Check official guidance for when to review the registry again.\n4. After taking possession of the home, file the move-in report on the same day.\n5. Assess opposability from the day after completing both the move-in report and possession of the home.\n\nThe 14-day period is not a recommended waiting period. It is the statutory deadline for filing a move-in report. To protect the deposit, it is better to file the report on the actual move-in date.\n\n## Difference Between Online Submission Time and Completion of Processing\n\nYou must distinguish between the time an online application is submitted and the time administrative processing is completed. Check the processing status of the move-in report on Government24. If you are joining an existing household, additional confirmation by the head of household may be required.\n\nIf you applied for a fixed date through the Internet Registry Office, check whether it has been assigned. Supplementary action may be required because of missing files or difficulties identifying the contract. Do not assume the procedure is complete merely because you saved the application screen.\n\nIf you are uncertain about online processing, visit a community service center during business hours. You should generally bring your identification and lease agreement. If applying through an agent, first ask about authorization requirements and additional documents.\n\n## If You Have Not Received the Deposit from Your Previous Home\n\nIf the deposit for your previous home has not been returned, it is safer not to change your address first. Losing possession and residence registration may create problems with maintaining opposability or preferential repayment rights for the previous home. Consider a tenant’s lease registration order before filing a move-in report for the new home.\n\nYou may apply for a tenant’s lease registration order if the lease has ended but the deposit has not been returned. You must apply to the competent court and confirm that the registration has actually been completed. Do not move out or change your address while the application alone is pending.\n\nThe main supporting materials are the contract and evidence of deposit payment. Materials showing termination of the lease and non-return of the deposit may also be required. Check the competent court’s guidance for the specific documents.\n\n## Common Mistakes\n\nThe most common misconception is that protection is complete once a fixed date is obtained. A fixed date does not replace possession of the home or a move-in report. You must separately check the role of all three requirements.\n\n- Checking the registry for the first time only after sending the balance\n- A mismatch between the building or unit number in the contract and the registry\n- Mistakenly assuming that a lease report also serves as a move-in report\n- Filing a move-in report but not checking the processing result\n- Changing the address before the deposit for the previous home is returned\n- Moving immediately after applying for a tenant’s lease registration order but before registration is complete\n\nDo not stop after checking the registry once when signing the contract. New rights may be registered between the contract date and the balance payment date. You must check again immediately before paying the balance to identify any such changes.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHousing tenants should obtain a fixed date in advance after signing the contract and, on moving day, proceed in the following order: check the registry, pay the balance, take possession of the home, and file a move-in report. The move-in report must be filed within 14 days of moving in, while the reporting deadline for lease agreements subject to reporting should be checked through an official channel.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of March 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#steps-to-follow-on-moving-day\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"steps-to-follow-on-moving-day\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSteps to Follow on Moving Day\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete all requirements for deposit protection on moving day whenever possible. You can obtain a fixed date immediately after signing the contract. The requirements for opposability are completed only when the move-in report is filed together with actual possession of the home.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the lease agreement.\u003c/strong\u003e Compare the address and building and unit numbers with the information in the registry.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObtain a fixed date in advance.\u003c/strong\u003e You can use a community service center or the Internet Registry Office.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf the contract is subject to reporting, file a lease report.\u003c/strong\u003e Check the contract reporting deadline through an official channel.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the registry again immediately before paying the balance.\u003c/strong\u003e Check whether any new maximum-amount mortgage or attachment has been registered.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExchange the balance payment for possession of the home.\u003c/strong\u003e Receive the keys and means of access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFile a move-in report on the day you take possession.\u003c/strong\u003e Use Government24 or the community service center for your new address.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the processing result.\u003c/strong\u003e For online applications, check the submission status and any requests for supplementary information.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, payment of the balance and delivery of possession may occur simultaneously. The key is not to send the balance before checking the registry. It is also safer not to postpone the move-in report until the following day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#requirements-for-opposability-and-preferential-repayment-rights\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"requirements-for-opposability-and-preferential-repayment-rights\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eRequirements for Opposability and Preferential Repayment Rights\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpposability and preferential repayment rights are separate protections. Opposability requires possession of the home and residence registration. A preferential repayment right requires both the requirements for opposability and a fixed date.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequired conditions\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect and points to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eOpposability\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required conditions\"\u003ePossession of the home and move-in report\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Effect and points to check\"\u003eThe lease can be asserted against third parties from 12:00 a.m. on the day after possession of the home and the move-in report are completed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003ePreferential repayment right\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required conditions\"\u003eRequirements for opposability and a fixed date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Effect and points to check\"\u003eProvides a basis for receiving distributions before junior rights holders in an auction or public sale\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eFixed date only\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required conditions\"\u003eContract and fixed date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Effect and points to check\"\u003eA preferential repayment right is not completed without possession of the home and a move-in report\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eMove-in report only\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required conditions\"\u003ePossession of the home and residence registration\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Effect and points to check\"\u003eOpposability may be established, but a preferential repayment right without a fixed date is not secured\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Easy-to-Find Practical Legal Information explanation of “Acquisition of Opposability and Preferential Repayment Rights” defines opposability as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Opposability” means the legal power that allows a tenant to assert the terms of the lease against a third party, namely the transferee of the leased home, a person who has succeeded to the right to lease it, or any other person with an interest in the leased home.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpposability does not arise immediately on the day the move-in report is completed. It takes effect from the day after possession of the home and residence registration are completed. A security interest registered earlier on the same day may take priority over the tenant.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-obtain-a-fixed-date-in-advance\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-obtain-a-fixed-date-in-advance\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to Obtain a Fixed Date in Advance\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can apply for a fixed date using a completed contract even before moving in. The signatures or seals of the landlord and tenant must be verifiable. Key details such as the address and contract amount must also be stated in the contract.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication channels include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgencies authorized to assign fixed dates, such as the competent community service center\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Republic of Korea Supreme Court Internet Registry Office\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity service centers that accept housing lease agreement reports\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s Real Estate Transaction Management System\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a housing lease agreement subject to reporting, a fixed date may be assigned when the agreement is submitted with the report. A lease report and a move-in report are not the same procedure. Even after completing the lease report, separately confirm the move-in report after actually moving in.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparison-of-move-in-reports-and-lease-reports\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparison-of-move-in-reports-and-lease-reports\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparison of Move-In Reports and Lease Reports\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove-in reports and lease reports have different purposes and deadlines. Completing one does not always complete the other. Check the receipt and civil-service processing result for each.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMove-in report\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHousing lease agreement report\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixed date\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eReference point\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Move-in report\"\u003eActual move-in\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Housing lease agreement report\"\u003eExecution of the lease agreement\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Fixed date\"\u003eApplication using a completed contract\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eDeadline\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Move-in report\"\u003eWithin 14 days of moving in\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Housing lease agreement report\"\u003eCheck the reporting deadline for contracts subject to reporting through an official channel\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Fixed date\"\u003eRather than a separate statutory deadline, obtaining it early is advantageous for priority purposes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eMain channels\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Move-in report\"\u003eGovernment24, community service center for the new address\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Housing lease agreement report\"\u003eReal Estate Transaction Management System, competent community service center\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Fixed date\"\u003eInternet Registry Office, community service center, etc.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eMain purpose\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Move-in report\"\u003eTransfer residence registration and satisfy the requirements for opposability\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Housing lease agreement report\"\u003eReport the terms of the lease agreement\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Fixed date\"\u003eSatisfy the requirements for a preferential repayment right\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether a lease report is required depends on the region and the deposit and monthly rent terms. Check with the community service center having jurisdiction over the leased home or through the Real Estate Transaction Management System. Even if reporting is not required, you can obtain a fixed date separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#summary-by-situation\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"summary-by-situation\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSummary by Situation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe items you should handle first depend on your current situation. Check the table below for the case that applies to you. If multiple conditions overlap, follow the procedure requiring earlier action.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent situation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePriority action\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoints to note\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eContract signed but before move-in\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Priority action\"\u003eObtain a fixed date and check whether a lease report is required\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points to note\"\u003eA fixed date alone does not establish opposability\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eMoving and paying the balance on the same day\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Priority action\"\u003eAfter checking the registry, pay the balance, take possession, and file a move-in report\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points to note\"\u003eThe move-in report does not take effect immediately that day\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eMoving on a weekend or after business hours\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Priority action\"\u003eApply through an available official online channel\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points to note\"\u003eYou must check again after submission to confirm that processing is complete\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eMoving into an existing household\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Priority action\"\u003eCheck the move-in report and head-of-household confirmation procedures\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points to note\"\u003eProcessing may be delayed if confirmation is incomplete\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eDeposit from previous home has not been returned\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Priority action\"\u003eConsider a tenant’s lease registration order\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points to note\"\u003eBe careful about changing your address or relinquishing possession before registration is complete\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#calculation-example\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"calculation-example\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCalculation Example\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider a typical tenant moving in after signing a contract. Check the reporting deadline for a lease agreement subject to reporting through an official channel. The statutory deadline for filing a move-in report after actually moving is within 14 days of moving in.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply for a fixed date immediately after preparing the contract.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the contract is subject to reporting, check the reporting deadline through an official channel and complete the lease report.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck official guidance for when to review the registry again.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter taking possession of the home, file the move-in report on the same day.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess opposability from the day after completing both the move-in report and possession of the home.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14-day period is not a recommended waiting period. It is the statutory deadline for filing a move-in report. To protect the deposit, it is better to file the report on the actual move-in date.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#difference-between-online-submission-time-and-completion-of-processing\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"difference-between-online-submission-time-and-completion-of-processing\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDifference Between Online Submission Time and Completion of Processing\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must distinguish between the time an online application is submitted and the time administrative processing is completed. Check the processing status of the move-in report on Government24. If you are joining an existing household, additional confirmation by the head of household may be required.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you applied for a fixed date through the Internet Registry Office, check whether it has been assigned. Supplementary action may be required because of missing files or difficulties identifying the contract. Do not assume the procedure is complete merely because you saved the application screen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are uncertain about online processing, visit a community service center during business hours. You should generally bring your identification and lease agreement. If applying through an agent, first ask about authorization requirements and additional documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#if-you-have-not-received-the-deposit-from-your-previous-home\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"if-you-have-not-received-the-deposit-from-your-previous-home\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIf You Have Not Received the Deposit from Your Previous Home\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the deposit for your previous home has not been returned, it is safer not to change your address first. Losing possession and residence registration may create problems with maintaining opposability or preferential repayment rights for the previous home. Consider a tenant’s lease registration order before filing a move-in report for the new home.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may apply for a tenant’s lease registration order if the lease has ended but the deposit has not been returned. You must apply to the competent court and confirm that the registration has actually been completed. Do not move out or change your address while the application alone is pending.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main supporting materials are the contract and evidence of deposit payment. Materials showing termination of the lease and non-return of the deposit may also be required. Check the competent court’s guidance for the specific documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#common-mistakes\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"common-mistakes\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common misconception is that protection is complete once a fixed date is obtained. A fixed date does not replace possession of the home or a move-in report. You must separately check the role of all three requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking the registry for the first time only after sending the balance\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mismatch between the building or unit number in the contract and the registry\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMistakenly assuming that a lease report also serves as a move-in report\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiling a move-in report but not checking the processing result\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanging the address before the deposit for the previous home is returned\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving immediately after applying for a tenant’s lease registration order but before registration is complete\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not stop after checking the registry once when signing the contract. New rights may be registered between the contract date and the balance payment date. You must check again immediately before paying the balance to identify any such changes.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Property registry","Collateral mortgage","Lease","Housing lease","Jeonse and rent","Real Estate Contract"],"faqs":[{"question":"Can I obtain a certified date before moving in?","answer":"Yes. If you have a lease agreement signed or sealed by both the landlord and tenant, you can apply even before moving in. However, a certified date alone does not establish opposability or the preferential right to repayment."},{"question":"How soon after moving in must I file a move-in report?","answer":"You must file the report within 14 days of moving in. To protect your deposit, it is safer to do so on the day you actually take possession of the home."},{"question":"If I obtain a certified date first, will I always have priority over a mortgage lien?","answer":"No. The preferential right to repayment requires not only a certified date but also possession of the home and resident registration. Your deposit's priority is not established if you have only obtained a certified date."},{"question":"Can I also obtain a certified date by filing a housing lease report?","answer":"If you file a reportable contract together with the lease agreement, a certified date may be granted. However, the lease report and move-in report are separate, so you must check whether the move-in report has been filed after you actually move in."},{"question":"Is filing a move-in report through Government24 all I need to do?","answer":"You must check the status of your application afterward. If you are joining an existing household, additional steps such as confirmation by the head of household or submitting supplementary information may be required."},{"question":"Can I register my move to a new home before receiving the deposit back from my previous home?","answer":"Changing your address or relinquishing possession may undermine the requirements for protection of your previous home. If you have applied for a tenant's right registration order, it is safer to move after confirming in the registry that the registration has been completed."},{"question":"Can a new mortgage lien be registered on moving day?","answer":"A new security interest or attachment may be registered between the signing of the contract and the final payment date. You must check the registry again immediately before transferring the balance."},{"question":"Which should I do first, file a move-in report or obtain a certified date?","answer":"You can obtain a certified date in advance immediately after signing the contract. Check the official guidance for the order of procedures on moving day and the requirements for protecting your deposit."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/법령/주민등록법","title":"Resident Registration Act","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/법령/주택임대차보호법","title":"Housing Lease Protection Act","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/법령/부동산거래신고등에관한법률","title":"Act on Report on Real Estate Transactions, Etc.","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.gov.kr/mw/AA020InfoCappView.do?CappBizCD=13100000016","title":"Government24 Move-in Notification","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.iros.go.kr/","title":"Supreme Court of Korea Internet Registry Office","type":"source"},{"url":"https://rtms.molit.go.kr/","title":"Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Real Estate Transaction Management System","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":1082,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTUyMzgsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--04ee5312a340a4e644d539fd7ce92c6b4bc401ee/ai-50617c84.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","translations":{"ko":{"alt":"이삿짐 상자가 놓인 집에서 서류와 태블릿을 확인하며 열쇠를 건네받는 여성","caption":"입주자가 이사 당일 열쇠와 관련 서류를 확인하고 있다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"Woman receiving keys beside documents and a tablet in a home filled with moving boxes","caption":"A new resident checks the keys and paperwork on moving day.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"引っ越し箱が置かれた部屋で書類とタブレットを確認し、鍵を受け取る女性","caption":"入居者が引っ越し当日に鍵と必要書類を確認している。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Mujer recibiendo llaves junto a documentos y una tableta en una vivienda con cajas de mudanza","caption":"La nueva residente revisa las llaves y los documentos el día de la mudanza.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Perempuan menerima kunci di dekat dokumen dan tablet dalam rumah yang dipenuhi kardus pindahan","caption":"Penghuni baru memeriksa kunci dan dokumen pada hari kepindahan.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Mulher recebendo chaves ao lado de documentos e um tablet em uma casa com caixas de mudança","caption":"A nova moradora confere as chaves e os documentos no dia da mudança.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"女子在堆有搬家紙箱的住處查看文件與平板，並接過鑰匙","caption":"新住戶在搬家當天確認鑰匙及相關文件。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Frau nimmt in einer Wohnung mit Umzugskartons Schlüssel neben Unterlagen und einem Tablet entgegen","caption":"Die neue Bewohnerin prüft am Umzugstag die Schlüssel und Unterlagen.","description":null}}},{"id":1083,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTUyNDUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--32c36e44ce44b480ce721ced92144940696f98be/ai-74e0cd86.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_image","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","translations":{"ko":{"alt":"서류 확인, 보증금 보호, 열쇠 인도, 온라인 신고 순서를 나타낸 이사 절차 안내도","caption":"이사 당일 서류를 확인하고 열쇠를 받은 뒤 전입신고와 확정일자를 처리하는 흐름을 보여준다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"Moving-day flow of document checks, deposit protection, key handover, and online registration","caption":"The infographic shows the sequence for checking documents, receiving keys, and completing registration on moving day.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"書類確認、保証金保護、鍵の受け渡し、オンライン届出を示す引っ越し手順図","caption":"引っ越し当日に書類を確認し、鍵を受け取って転入届と確定日付を手続きする流れを示している。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Proceso de mudanza con revisión de documentos, protección del depósito, llaves y registro en línea","caption":"La infografía muestra el orden para revisar documentos, recibir las llaves y completar el registro el día de la mudanza.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Alur pindahan: pemeriksaan dokumen, perlindungan deposit, serah terima kunci, dan pendaftaran daring","caption":"Infografik ini menunjukkan urutan memeriksa dokumen, menerima kunci, dan menyelesaikan pendaftaran pada hari pindahan.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Fluxo da mudança com verificação de documentos, proteção do depósito, entrega das chaves e registro online","caption":"O infográfico mostra a ordem para conferir documentos, receber as chaves e concluir o registro no dia da mudança.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"搬家當日文件確認、押金保障、鑰匙交接與線上申報流程圖","caption":"圖示呈現搬家當日確認文件、領取鑰匙並辦理遷入申報與確定日期的順序。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Umzugsablauf mit Dokumentenprüfung, Kautionsschutz, Schlüsselübergabe und Online-Anmeldung","caption":"Die Grafik zeigt die Reihenfolge von Dokumentenprüfung, Schlüsselübergabe und Anmeldung am Umzugstag.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-09-06T01:01:38+09:00","updated_at":"2026-09-06T01:01:38+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/move-in-report-fixed-date-moving-day-procedure"}