Apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct
Certificate of Good Conduct (Section 30 of the Federal Criminal Records Act) as proof of criminal history for job applications or government requirements.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct mit dem zuständigen Bürgeramt 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 €
How to proceed
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Apply online or at the City Hall
Please indicate whether this is for a private individual or a government agency.
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Pay the fee
$13.
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Received by mail
Delivery to your home address, approx. 1–2 weeks.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
All adults who need a certificate of good conduct for professional or official purposes.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 99.5 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Purpose not specified (for private individuals or government agencies)
- •Wrong type of certificate requested
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.
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Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to apply for a certificate of good conduct?▼
$13.
How long does it take to apply for a certificate of good conduct?▼
Typically about 14 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 91 %