Widow's, widower's, or survivor's pension following the death of the insured person under the German Pension Insurance scheme.
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Documents you need
Death certificate of the insured person · Marriage certificate
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Kostenlos
Submit an application to the DRV
If possible, within 3 months of the death.
Submit a death certificate and marriage documents
Marriage certificate, death certificate, and, if applicable, divorce decrees.
Received a pension notice
Widow's/widower's pension is based on personal income.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Spouses, registered domestic partners, and children of deceased pension insurance beneficiaries.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 88.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free.
Typically about 21 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.