Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship in Eppelheim
In Eppelheim we expect about approx. 2 months processing time for Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship – responsible: Bundesverwaltungsamt Eppelheim.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Birth certificates (your own and your parents') · Antrag oder schriftliche Anfrage
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Costs
10–15 € je Urkunde, Trauung ab ca. 50 € – je nach Gemeinde
Processing time
approx. 2 months in Eppelheim
The Bundesverwaltungsamt Eppelheim in Eppelheim currently needs about approx. 2 months. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.
Official: max. approx. 3 months
How to proceed
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Submit an application to your local municipality
The municipality forwards the application to the Federal Office of Administration.
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Document review
The Federal Office of Administration reviews the birth certificates and, if necessary, determines citizenship.
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Issuance of a Certificate of Citizenship
Delivery by mail through the municipality of residence.
Required documents
- Birth certificates (your own and your parents')MandatoryOften forgotten
To prove lineage.
- Antrag oder schriftliche AnfrageMandatory
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
German citizens who need to provide documentary proof of their citizenship (e.g., for government agencies abroad).
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Birth certificates for the parents or grandparents are missing
- •Application submitted directly to the Federal Administrative Office rather than through the municipality
Common reasons for rejection
- •Citizenship cannot be verified
- •Documents incomplete
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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Wie lange dauert Staatsangehörigkeitsausweis beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 60 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
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