Pension Application
Application for a statutory pension upon reaching the standard retirement age or in the event of reduced earning capacity.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card · Social Security number · Birth certificate
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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
Kostenlos
How to proceed
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Check your pension information
Starting at age 55, annually from the DRV.
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Submit an application
3–6 months before retirement.
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Review the decision
Take pension adjustments and tax brackets into account.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Persons insured under the German Pension Insurance Scheme who have made contributions for a sufficient period of time.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Incomplete insurance history
- •Pension information not taken into account
Common reasons for rejection
- •Not enough waiting time
- •Missing proof of contributions while living abroad
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
When should I apply for retirement benefits?▼
Ideally, 3 months before the desired retirement date.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Deutsche Rentenversicherung
- Data quality
- 100 %
Latest content changes
- Rentenantrag R0100