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In the event of death, you can apply for a death certificate as a relative of the deceased.

The death certificate is a document that certifies the death of a person.

Any death must be reported to the registry office in whose jurisdiction the death occurred.

The death certificate is an important document that you as a relative can apply for in the event of death.

You can apply for a death certificate as soon as the death has been recorded in the death register.

The death certificate is important for, for example:

• the burial and its preparation (e.g. for coffin and transfer) and
• the settlement of the estate
• the use of statutory or private insurance benefits.

You can apply for a death certificate in person, in writing or electronically at the responsible registry office.

When applying, you must submit:

• Identity card or passport
• Proof of kinship, such as
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Civil partnership certificate
• if collected by a representative:
  • written power of attorney of the entitled person,
  • their identity card in original or certified copy and
  • your own ID card
• for other persons, such as close relatives:
  • Proof of legitimate interest, such as
    • Certificate of inheritance
    • Land register excerpt

An application for a death certificate may be submitted:

• the last spouse,
• the last civil partner within the meaning of the Act on Registered Civil Partnership,
• ancestors and descendants of the deceased person, or
• siblings with a legitimate interest,
• closer relatives, such as
  • Aunts and uncles who can demonstrate a legal interest, for example through a letter from the probate court.

12.00 euros (if each additional copy is ordered at the same time, 6.00 euros each), unless the municipality has set a different fee by statute.

You can apply for the death certificate at the competent registry office in person, in writing or electronically.

Personal application:

• Go to your local registry office during opening hours to apply for a death certificate.
• You must present your identity card or passport for legitimation.
• You usually pay the fee when applying at the registry office.
• You can also apply for the death certificate and have it collected by a person you trust. In addition to a written power of attorney, this person must present their own identity card or passport (original or certified copy).

Application by post, fax or e-mail:

• Send the competent registry office an informal application for a death certificate by post, fax or e-mail.
• Your letter should address your eligibility to apply.
• They must contain the following information about the deceased person:
  • Surname, first name
  • Date and place of birth
  • Date and place of death
  • where applicable, details of the spouse of the deceased
  • Registry office and notarization number (if known)
• When you send the certificate, you will receive a fee notice.

• for the processing of the application: usually 1 week

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• Contradiction
• Administrative court action
   

• Death certificate issuance
• any death must be reported to the registry office in whose jurisdiction the death occurred no later than the third working day following the death.
• a death certificate can be issued as soon as the death has been recorded in the death register
• Applications for a death certificate may be submitted:
  • the last spouse,
  • the last civil partner within the meaning of the Act on Registered Civil Partnership,
  • ancestors and descendants of the deceased person, or
  • siblings with a legitimate interest and
  • close relatives, such as aunts and uncles, who can credibly demonstrate a legal interest, for example by writing from the probate court
• the death certificate is important, for example, for
  • the burial and its preparation (e.g. for coffin and transfer),
  • the settlement of the estate,
• the use of statutory or private insurance benefits Information by: competent registry office
• Application via: Application must be submitted to the responsible registry office in person, in writing or electronically
• Responsible: registry office in whose jurisdiction the death occurred.

The registry office that certified the death.

The registry office that certified the death.

• Forms: yes
• Online procedure possible: yes
• Written form required: no
• Personal appearance required: no

Hint:
As a rule, applications can be made via the website of the responsible registry office.