Informations
German registry office information
Registry offices are central contact points for documenting important life events in Germany. They are responsible for registering births, marriages and deaths, issuing appropriate certificates and processing name changes.
Core function
- Registration of life events: This includes registering births, marriages and notarizing deaths.
- Document issuance: The issuance of birth, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates.
- Name matters: Processing name changes after marriage or at birth.
important documents
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificate or marriage certificates
- Death certificates
Service
Registry offices can be found in every community. Many offer online application services to simplify the process.
Foreign language documents are only recognized in international form. Some registry offices also accept foreign language documents with a translation (by a sworn translator). In special cases, additional documents may be required.
For specific information about opening times and services, we recommend visiting the website of the relevant registry office. Further information can be obtained from the relevant registry office.