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IMPORTANT: Select a location.To obtain application forms, location-specific information and contacts, select a town or zip code.

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Which place to enter?

The location is used to determine the responsible office for the selected administrative service. In most cases you can enter your place of residence to find the competent authority. However, there are also cases in which a different location must be specified. Here are some examples:

Birth certificateYou want to get married and need a birth certificate. You live in Hanover, but you were born in Celle. You must therefore state your place of birth, i.e. Celle.

Business registrationYou would like to register a business in Braunschweig. Your place of residence is Hanover. You must therefore state the location of your future business, i.e. Braunschweig.

Apply for a building permitYou would like to build a house in Wunstorf and therefore apply for a building permit. Her place of residence is currently Hanover. You must indicate the place where the house is to be built. In this case it is Wunstorf.

Information from the Central Trade Register Application in the online procedure

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Since 1 September 2014, it has been possible to apply for and pay for information from the Central Trade Register online on the Internet.

Who should I contact?

Responsibility lies with the Federal Office of Justice (BfJ).

This procedure can also be carried out through a "Point of Single Contact". The "Point of Single Contact" is a special service offered by municipalities and the state for service providers.

Requirements

  • Completion of the age of 18
  • personal application or by a person legally represented by you
  • Identity card with activated electronic proof of identity
  • suitable card reader

Which documents are required?

  • Identity card with activated electronic proof of identity

What are the fees?

The fee must be paid online. As part of the payment process, you will be taken to a secure payment page. Here you have the option of using a credit card (Visa/MasterCard) or the giropay procedure. You can ask there whether your bank supports the giropay procedure.

Fee: 13,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no

Process flow

As part of the online application, certain information, such as the power of attorney, must be proven. The proofs must be uploaded.

You can set up a user account as part of the online application process to track your application. This shows you the processing status of your application. Queries about your application can be clarified quickly and easily via the user account. Without a user account, any queries can only be clarified by post.

Further information can also be found on the following websites.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the competent authority.

Processing duration

Processing Time: 2 - 3 Weeks

What else should I know?

If you need the information from the Central Trade Register for submission abroad, an over-certification, apostille or final certification may be necessary. You can also apply for these via the portal. Additional fees apply for this.

Legal basis

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

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Single points of contact of the state of Lower Saxony, Single points of contact of the countries of Europe, advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families.
Access information on the single point of contact for the state of Lower Saxonyvisit Website Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEsVisit advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families