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Certificate of good conduct

The certificate of good conduct, colloquially also called "police certificate of good conduct," is a document printed on special green paper that certifies whether or not the person in question has a criminal record.

 

Types of certificates of good conduct

The Federal Central Register Act (BZRG) distinguishes between

  • Private certificate of good conduct: certificate of good conduct requested for personal purposes, e.g. for employment with a private employer
  • Certificate of good conduct for official purposes: for presentation to a German authority, also called a certificate of good conduct for official purposes, e.g. for employment with an authority, for applying for a driver's license or a business license
  • Extended certificate of good conduct: for persons who want to work in the field of children or young people, e.g. when starting professional or voluntary supervision, care, education or training of minors
  • European certificate of good conduct: for persons who reside in the Federal Republic of Germany but have the nationality of another Member State of the European Union

Applying for a certificate of good conduct

The application for a certificate of good conduct must always be submitted to the registration office responsible for the applicant's place of residence. It is irrelevant whether the person concerned is registered with a main or secondary residence. The application must be made in person. Legal representation is not permitted. This prohibition also applies to lawyers and spouses.

The processing time at the Federal Central Register is approximately two to three weeks. The private conduct certificate is sent directly to the applicant by post. The authority management certificate is sent directly to the prior designated authority. (In this case, it is possible to inspect it beforehand at a district court, which is pointed out when applying)

Thanks to the new electronic ID card, it is possible to submit the application online to the Federal Office of Justice if the online ID card function is activated.

Required documents

  • Identity card or passport
  • In the case of extended certificates of good conduct: written request by the person or body requesting the extended certificate of good conduct from the person making the request. They must confirm that the requirements for the submission of an extended certificate of good conduct in accordance with Section 30a (1) BZRG have been met.

Costs

The cost is 13.00 euros per certificate of good conduct.

 

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