Einfaches Führungszeugnis

Do you need a simple certificate of good conduct? Then you must apply for this at the registration office of your municipality.

General information:
Police clearance certificates provide information on whether the person named in the certificate has a criminal record or not. Employers therefore often require a certificate of good conduct before hiring a new employee. There are two types of certificates of good conduct:

• the private certificate of good conduct (for private purposes)
• the official certificate of good conduct (for submission to a German authority)

The data for the certificate of good conduct is taken from the Federal Central Criminal Register. Any person aged 14 or over can apply for a certificate of good conduct.

Valid identity card or passport.

The fee is 13.00 euros. This amount must be paid to the local registration office when submitting the application. The Federal Office of Justice may reduce or waive the fee in cases of "indigence" or for "other equitable reasons".

You must submit the application in person or with an officially or publicly certified signature in writing to the registration office of your municipality. The application can also be submitted by legal representatives (e.g. parents for minors). It is not possible to authorize another person.

When submitting the application, you must state whether you require the certificate for private purposes or for submission to an authority. If you require the certificate for private purposes, you will receive it by post. A certificate for submission to an authority will be sent directly to the authority. You should therefore state the address of the authority and, if possible, the reference number. It may take a few days to process the application and send the certificate of good conduct.

The simple certificate of good conduct can also be applied for online directly from the Federal Office of Justice.

There are no deadlines to be observed.

Please contact the registration office of your municipality.