Apply for an Extended Certificate of Good Conduct
Extended Certificate of Good Conduct (Section 30a of the Federal Criminal Records Act) for individuals who work with minors or vulnerable persons, whether in a professional or volunteer capacity.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for an Extended Certificate of Good Conduct mit dem zuständigen Bundesamt für Justiz in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
13 €, für Ehrenamt kostenlos bei Vorlage einer Bescheinigung des
How to proceed
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Submit an application at the Department of Citizen Services or online
An extended criminal record check requires a statement of purpose (employment involving minors).
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Provide proof of identity
Identification card or passport.
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Obtain a certificate of good conduct
When sent by mail, it is considered current for three years by many employers.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals who are beginning work in child and youth services, education, or similar fields.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 99.5 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Wrong type of certificate requested (basic instead of extended)
- •Purpose not specified
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Related services
Questions & Answers
How much does a criminal record check cost?▼
€13; free for volunteers upon presentation of a certificate from the organization.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 91 %