Documentary proof of German citizenship, issued by the Federal Office of Administration.
Damit wir Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship mit dem zuständigen Bundesverwaltungsamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship.
Quick answer
Documents you need
Birth certificates (your own and your parents') · Motion or written inquiry
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
Submit an application to your local municipality
The municipality forwards the application to the Federal Office of Administration.
Document review
The Federal Office of Administration reviews the birth certificates and, if necessary, determines citizenship.
Issuance of a Certificate of Citizenship
Delivery by mail through the municipality of residence.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
German citizens who need to provide documentary proof of their citizenship (e.g., for government agencies abroad).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 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.
10–15 € per certificate; wedding ceremonies start at about 50 €—depending on the municipality.
Typically about 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.