file an action for failure to act
A lawsuit may be filed in administrative court if a government agency has not decided on an application or appeal within a reasonable period of time.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Proof of application · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
10–80 € je nach Urkunde/Verfahren
How to proceed
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Wait at least 3 months
Three months have passed since the application or appeal was filed, and no decision has been issued.
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File a lawsuit with the competent administrative court
In writing or for the record of the court clerk's office.
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Court ruling
The court may order the agency to issue a decision.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals whose applications or appeals have not been decided upon by the authorities without sufficient cause.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 8 months
Success rate
approx. 60.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Lawsuit filed before the three-month deadline expired
- •Failure to comply with the competent court
Common reasons for rejection
- •The 3-month period has not yet expired
- •There is sufficient cause for the delay
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Untätigkeitsklage erheben?▼
In der Regel ca. 240 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesamt für Justiz
- Data quality
- 100 %