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IMPORTANT: Select a location.To obtain application forms, location-specific information and contacts, select a town or zip code.

For an area outside of Lower Saxony and foreign languages, some menu items and functions are not available. Please go to the service page of the respective country.

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Your selected location: Rhede (Ems) (268...)

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.

Volunteering

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A vibrant democracy needs active and committed citizens. This commitment has a long tradition in many areas. In Lower Saxony, 37% of the population aged 14 and over volunteer in social, cultural, political, societal or sporting activities.

Who should I contact?

The responsibility lies with the Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Equality. In addition, there are local volunteer agencies in many municipalities, municipalities and cities.

Special notes for - Administrative District Emsland

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
Address: Ordeniederung 1 , 49716 Meppen
Postal address: Post Office Box 15 62 , 49705 Meppen
Telephone: 05931 44-0
Fax: 05931 44-3621
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.emsland.de
Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
Bus: 993
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible

Which documents are required?

Documents may be required. Please contact the competent authority.

What are the fees?

There are no fees.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

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

What else should I know?

Further information:

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