Application for the issuance of a German death certificate in the event of a death abroad Unfortunately this specification of service has not yet been completely translated.
You can apply to the competent German registry office for the issuance of a German death certificate for a death that has occurred abroad.
You can apply to the competent German registry office for the issuance of a German death certificate for a death that has occurred abroad.
- As the applicant, you must prove your identity (identity card, passport or copy of the identity document)
- where appropriate, further documents are required.
Preconditions
- the prior re-registration of the death in abroad in a German death register.
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you can apply for a death certificate:
- Spouse and civil partner of the deceased person
- Ancestors and descendants of the deceased person (e.B. child, grandchild)
- deceased person's siblings, if you have a legitimate interest, or
- other persons if they have a legal interest
- Applicants must be over 16 years of age.
Related Links
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Section 61 et seq. Of civil status law (PStG) -
Section 55 Civil Status Act (PStG)
- They shall submit the application for the date of issue of the death certificate to the competent registry office and attach the necessary documents.
- The registry office checks your details as well as the documents submitted by you and, if necessary, issues the death certificate.
- The registry office will send you the death certificate by post, unless a personal collection has been agreed.
- Fees will be paid either in advance or after delivery/ upon collection from you.
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Lower Saxony Ministry of Home Affairs and Sport
Last update or date of publication
07.10.2020