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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.

European Lawyer Admission for shorter periods of activity

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Anyone who can prove that they have worked effectively and regularly as a European lawyer in private practice in Germany for at least three years, but has only been active in German law for a shorter period of time, will be admitted to the bar in accordance with the provisions of §§ 6 to 36 of the Federal Lawyers' Act (BRAO).

Who should I contact?

The jurisdiction lies with the Bar Association.

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

  • Proof that the ability to continue to carry out the activity by submitting case lists (proof of the number and type of cases dealt with under German law) and in an interview

Which documents are required?

  • List of cases pursuant to §§ 14, 12 of the Act on the Activities of European Lawyers in Germany (EuRAG) with information on file number, subject matter, period, type and scope of the activity, status of the cases handled by the applicant in German law
  • Proof of professional indemnity insurance

What are the fees?

Fees are charged in accordance with the fee regulations of the competent authority. Please contact the competent authority.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

There are no deadlines to be observed.

Processing duration

Processing Time: 3 Months
§ 4 paragraph 1, § 11 Act on the Activities of European Lawyers in Germany (EuRAG), § 32 paragraph 2 Federal Lawyers' Act (BRAO)

Legal basis

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Linie6Plus)

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