Reporting a death to the registry office—usually handled by the funeral home—is a prerequisite for the burial and the issuance of a death certificate.
Damit wir Report a death mit dem zuständigen Standesamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Death Certificate · Family Register or Birth Certificate
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
Obtain a death certificate
Issued by the attending physician or emergency physician.
Notify the Registry Office
The death must be reported no later than the third business day following the death, usually by the funeral home.
Obtain a death certificate
Required for inheritance matters, insurance, and pension offices.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Relatives or the funeral home that has been hired.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 99.5 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
It is recommended that you prepare multiple copies (usually 5–10), as banks, insurance companies, and government agencies each require their own copy.