Apply for a death certificate
You can apply for a death certificate from the relevant registry office under certain conditions.This is necessary for various administrative procedures after the death of a person.
Who should I contact?
Responsible authorities
Standesamt
Contact
- Haren (Ems):
- Application for a certificate of no impediment to marriage for German nationals, stateless persons, homeless foreigners or foreign refugees within the meaning of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees with habitual residence in Germany
- Apply for a civil partnership certificate
- Apply for a death certificate
- Apply for a marriage certificate
- Apply for an International Mortuary Passport
- Birth Indication
- Birth certificate issuance
- Declaration of resignation from the church
- Declaration of the right to a name
- Marriage consummation with foreign partner
- Applying for a civil partnership certificate for a civil partnership entered into abroad
- Marriage consummation with same-sex partner
- Notification of a death
- Recognition of paternity
- Register marriage
Requirements
You are entitled to submit an application for a death certificate as:
- Spouse and partner of the deceased person
- Ancestor and descendant of the deceased person
(e.g. child, grandchild) - Siblings of the deceased person, if you can credibly demonstrate a legitimate interest, or
- another person, if you can credibly demonstrate a legal interest.
You must be at least 16 years old.
Which documents are required?
- Proof of identity (copy)
What are the fees?
Fee: 15,00 EURPayment in advance: noIssue of a death certificate
Fee: 7,50 EURPayment in advance: noEach additional copy, if requested at the same time as the first copy
Process flow
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You apply for a death certificate at the relevant registry office.
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The registry office will check your details and, if you are eligible, will issue the death certificate.
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The registry office will send you the death certificate if no personal collection has been arranged.
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You pay the fees either in advance or after the certificate has been sent to you / when you collect it.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
The 30-year period for keeping the register of deaths by the registry office must not have expired.
Appeal
If the registry office rejects your application for a death certificate, you can apply to the competent court to order the registry office to issue you with the death certificate.
