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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.

Federal Voluntary Service Remuneration


As a volunteer, you will receive pocket money. You agree on the amount with the responsible authority. In addition, you may be provided with accommodation and meals (or equivalent compensation).

You will be entitled to child benefit up to the age of 25 (subject to a corresponding statutory regulation). If you receive pensions or benefits for basic social security (e.g. unemployment benefit II), the granting authority will provide you with further information on how pocket money can be credited to these benefits. Social security contributions (health insurance, long-term care insurance, pension and unemployment insurance and accident insurance) are borne by the competent authority.

If a medical examination or special work clothes are required for the voluntary service, the competent authority shall bear the costs incurred.

Who should I contact?

The responsibility lies with the place of use.

Responsible authorities

Which documents are required?

Documents may be required. Please contact the competent authority.

What are the fees?

Fees may apply. Please contact the relevant authority.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

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

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)