Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship in Esslingen is handled by Bundesverwaltungsamt Esslingen; in the region it currently takes about approx. 2 months.
Quick answer
Documents you need
Birth certificates (your own and your parents') · Motion or written inquiry
Costs
Varies by case
approx. 2 months in Esslingen
If you apply for Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship in Esslingen, expect about approx. 2 months. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.
Official: max. approx. 3 months
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.
To prove lineage.
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)
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.