Form database

Child Benefit Application Form KG1

Main Application KG1 for Child Benefit – official PDF from the Family Benefits Office or the online application form.

Child Allowance Attachment (KG1-AnK)

Attachment: Child Information for the Child Tax Credit Application – complete a separate attachment for each additional child.

Application for the Child Supplement (KiZ1)

Application for the Child Supplement (KiZ) for low-income families – official PDF or online application from the Family Benefits Office.

Attachment: Child for the Child Supplement (KiZ1-K)

Appendix: Children for the Child Tax Credit – Information on each child in the household.

Earnings Statement for the Child Supplement (KiZ5)

Employer's statement of earnings for the child supplement (KiZ5).

Parental Leave Application

Parental Leave Application – In participating states, apply directly online via ElterngeldDigital; otherwise, apply through your state’s Parental Leave Office.

Application for Parental Allowance Plus

Parental Allowance Plus – extended benefits at a reduced rate. Apply online via ElterngeldDigital or through your state’s parental allowance office.

Application for Advance Child Support

Advance child support for single parents – Apply at the Youth Welfare Office; information is available on the Family Portal.

Application for Maternity Benefits

Maternity benefits – for those with statutory health insurance, these are provided through the health insurance company; otherwise, they are provided through the Maternity Benefits Office of the Federal Social Security Agency.

Arbeit & Bürgergeld

Main Application for Basic Income (SGB II)

Main application for basic income under SGB II – official PDF or complete online application via jobcenter.digital.

Appendix KDU – Accommodation Costs

Appendix KDU to the main application for the citizen's income – covers rent and utility costs for housing.

Appendix EK – Income (Citizen's Income)

Appendix EK to the Basic Income – Information on income from employment and other sources.

Appendix VM – Assets (Citizen's Income)

Appendix VM to the Basic Income Application – Information on the assets of all members of the household.

Appendix KI – Child (Citizen's Income)

Appendix KI for the Citizen’s Income – Information on each child under the age of 15 in the household.

Appendix EKS – Income of Self-Employed Persons (Citizen's Income)

Appendix EKS – Income Statement for Self-Employed Individuals, Business Owners, and Freelancers in the Citizen’s Income Program.

Appendix UH1 – Maintenance (Citizen's Income)

Appendix UH1 to the Basic Income – Information on claims for support against third parties.

Unemployment Insurance I – Application

Application for Unemployment Benefits I – the easiest way is online via the Federal Employment Agency’s portal.

Notice of Change to Unemployment Benefits

Notification of changes while receiving unemployment benefits—for example, when starting a job, taking on a part-time job, or moving.

Rente & Vorsorge

Application for Old-Age Pension (R0100)

Application for a Social Security Pension (R0100) – official PDF or online via the German Social Security Administration’s eApplication.

Disability Pension (R0660)

Application for a disability pension (R0660).

Survivor's Pension (R0500)

Application for a Survivor's Pension (Widow's, Widower's, and Orphan's Pension, R0500).

Pension Insurance Account Reconciliation (V0100)

Application for an Account Reconciliation (V0100) – Complete recording of all periods of insurance prior to the pension application.

Wohnen

Housing Allowance Application

Housing allowance application – submit this to the housing allowance office in your city or municipality. Many states offer an online application.

Rent Certificate

Rental Certificate for Housing Assistance Application – to be completed by the landlord. You can obtain the form from your housing assistance office.

Housing Eligibility Certificate (WBS)

Certificate of Eligibility for Public Housing – Apply at your city or town housing authority.

Gesundheit & Pflege

Application for Long-Term Care Benefits / Care Level

Application for long-term care benefits / care level – submitted to your long-term care insurance fund (affiliated with your health insurance provider).

Disability ID Card (GdB Assessment)

Application for determination of the degree of disability (GdB) and a disability ID card – at the Social Security Office in your state.

Ausweis & Meldewesen

Passport Application

Passport – must be applied for in person at the Citizens' Office (biometric photo, fingerprints). No downloadable form.

Application for an ID Card

Identity card – must be applied for in person at the Citizens' Office. There is no downloadable form; the application is processed on-site.

Certificate of Registration

Certificate of Residence – available at your city’s municipal office; many municipalities offer an online application.

Registration / Change of Address

Registering or changing your address – at the Department of Citizenship and Immigration within two weeks of moving in.

Request a birth certificate

Birth certificate – issued by the registry office in the place of birth. Many municipalities offer an online application.

Apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct

Certificate of Good Conduct – available online directly from the Federal Office of Justice (with an online ID) or at the municipal office.

Fahrzeug & Verkehr

Vehicle Registration

Vehicle registration – in many places, this can be done online via i-Kfz; otherwise, visit the registration office in your county. The online service is available through your registration authority’s portal.

Vehicle Re-registration

Vehicle re-registration when changing owners or moving—online via i-Kfz or at the registration office. The online service is available through your registration authority’s portal.

Vehicle Deregistration / De-registration

De-registering a vehicle – online via i-Kfz or at the registration office. The online service is available through your registration authority’s portal.

Driver's License Application

Driver's license – Apply at the driver's license office in your city or county. You can obtain the application form there or through your driving school.

Gewerbe & Steuern

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