Application by an association for entry in the registry of associations at the local court, thereby acquiring legal status (e. V.).
Damit wir Register the association with the Registry of Associations mit dem zuständigen Amtsgericht in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Register the association with the Registry of Associations.
Quick answer
Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
Organizing Meeting and Articles of Incorporation
At least 7 members, articles of incorporation containing the required information (name, registered office, purpose, board of directors).
Notarized filing with the local court
Certified copy of the registration of the board of directors in the registry of associations.
Registration and the "e. V." suffix
Once registered, the association may use the designation "e. V."
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Club boards that wish to grant their club legal status (registered association, e. V.).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
10–80 € depending on the certificate/procedure.
Typically about 30 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.