Extending the registration of prostitution activity
Since the Prostitute Protection Act came into force on 1 July 2017, binding regulations for the practice of prostitution have been in force nationwide. Anyone who engages in prostitution in Germany is obliged to register with the authorities and seek health advice beforehand. The registration must be extended or renewed after one year for persons between 18 and 21 years of age; in persons older than 21 years, after two years.
The obligation to register and counsel applies without exception to all people who provide sexual services for a fee.
The health consultation and registration must be done in person. A certificate of registration shall be issued. This is valid nationwide.
- Certificate of health advice (not older than 3 months)
- Identity card, passport, passport or ID card replacement
- If you have foreign citizenship and are not entitled to freedom of movement, you must prove that you have permission to work or self-employment in Germany.
- 2 passport photos
Emission: 15,00 EURPayment in advance: No
- In Lower Saxony, free health advice is provided by the lower health authorities or health authorities. Here a consultation appointment should be arranged.
- An appointment should also be made for the extension of the registration certificate at the regulatory authority of the district or independent city.
Persons between 18 and 21 years of age must have their registration certificate renewed after one year. For persons older than 21 years, the following applies: The registration must be renewed or extended after two years.
Both certificates - registration certificate and certificate of health advice - must always be carried when practicing prostitution. Anyone who cannot present any or invalid certificates during inspections must expect fines.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Equality
