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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.

Senior Citizens' Representation

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The senior citizens' representation is voluntary, non-denominational and non-partisan. It does not pursue any economic objectives and its members do not receive any benefits.

It is responsible for the following tasks:
  • It advises members of their own generation on individual possibilities in their personal areas of life with the aim of promoting activities and independence and maintaining them for as long as possible.
  • It informs the public about fundamental possibilities and developments in policy on the elderly, also with the aim of encouraging older citizens to actively participate in all situations of life.
  • It advises the council and administration as well as those responsible for working with the elderly and other facilities relevant to the elderly in the run-up to decisions on plans and measures relevant to the older generation.

Who should I contact?

The responsibility lies with the Landesseniorenververtretungung.

Which documents are required?

No documents are required.

What are the fees?

There are no fees.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

There are no deadlines to be observed.

What else should I know?

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