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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.

Legal profession Admission to the bar

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Anyone wishing to work as a lawyer requires a licence. For this purpose, a certificate is issued and handed over by the competent authority. Upon admission, the applicant becomes a member of the admitting position. After admission, the activity may be exercised under the professional title "Rechtsanwältin" or "Rechtsanwalt".

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

  • Qualification for judicial office in accordance with the German Judiciary Act or
  • Fulfilment of the integration requirements according to the Act on the Activities of European Lawyers in Germany (EuRAG) or
  • passed aptitude test according to the EuRAG

Which documents are required?

  • publicly certified copy of the examination certificate
    • on the acquisition of the qualification for judicial office,
    • passing the aptitude test, or
    • on other admission requirements according to § 4 Bundesrechtsanwaltsordnung (BRAO),
  • Proof of the conclusion of a professional liability insurance according to § 51 BRAO in the original,
  • Curriculum vitae
  • if applicable, publicly certified photocopy of the doctoral certificate or proof of the acquisition of another academic degree,
  • Personal sheet with photograph

What are the fees?

Fees are charged in accordance with § 192 of the Federal Lawyers' Act (BRAO) in conjunction with the fee statutes of the competent authority.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

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

Processing duration

Processing Time: 3 Months
Section 32 (2) of the Federal Lawyers' Act (BRAO)

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.
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