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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.

Advice for patients and their relatives

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If you have a concern or complaint regarding your healthcare, you can address it to the State Patient Protection Officer.

The staff of the Office of the State Patient Protection Officer, which has been established within the Ministry of Social Affairs, Labor, Health and Equality as a central point of contact for matters relating to patients and their relatives, will offer tailored advice to the persons concerned after receiving your request.

You can also submit your concern or complaint anonymously by post to the Office of the State Patient Protection Officer.

The staff of the Office of the Provincial Patient Protection Officer have no supervisory powers and do not provide legal advice.

Who should I contact?

Responsible authorities

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Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Soziales, Arbeit, Gesundheit und Gleichstellung
Postal address: Post Office Box 1 41 , 30001 Hannover
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Address: Hinrich-Wilhelm-Kopf-Platz 2, 30159 Hannover
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Telephone: 0511 120-0
Fax: 0511 120-4298
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.ms.niedersachsen.de

Requirements

Every citizen can submit their request. If you wish to submit a request on behalf of a relative or family member, a power of attorney or authorization or permission from the person concerned is required for further processing.

Which documents are required?

  • If applicable Proof of authorization including a copy of the identity card

What are the fees?

Fee: free of charge

Process flow

You send us your request. Once your request has been received, the content will be checked and you will then receive an individual response. Depending on the nature of the request, you will be offered advice. If you are making the request on behalf of a relative or dependant, proof of representation will also be checked.

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