An official certificate of inheritance issued by the probate court, which serves as proof of identity for banks, land registries, and other institutions.
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Documents you need
Death certificate of the decedent
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
File a petition with the probate court in the testator’s last place of residence
In person, with notary assistance if necessary.
Make a sworn statement
Erbe affirms the stated facts under oath.
Obtain a certificate of inheritance
For a fee (based on the value of the estate).
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Heirs who are required to officially prove their status as heirs.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
10–80 € depending on the certificate/procedure.
Typically about 30 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.