Abschriften

You can apply in writing to the competent local court (family court) for a further copy/certified copy/simple copy of the judgment/decision with a note on its legal force.

The Family Court will issue a further copy/certified copy/a simple copy of a decision/judgement to one of the parties upon his/her written request.

• Proof of identity

  A copy of the applicant's identity card or a passport is also sufficient as proof of identity.

• written request

  informal, required information: current address of the applicant

• in case of representation with written power of attorney

  the presentation of the power of attorney and, in addition, a copy of the identity card of the holder of the power of attorney

Written request.

The applicant is a party to the proceedings (party to the proceedings is whoever is named in the rubric (at the beginning) of the judgment / decision etc.).

The Family Court issues a further copy/certified copy/simple copy of the judgement/decision with a legal endorsement on written, informal application.

The application can also be made by e-mail with scanned identity card or by fax.

Divorce decrees can only be applied for at Bremen District Court from 1978 onwards. For earlier years, please contact the District Court of Bremen (Domsheide 16, 28195 Bremen, office@landgericht.bremen.de )