Germany - Obtain Death Certificate

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Procedure

• To obtain a death certificate from the Federal Republic of Germany, you must contact the competent German agency (i.e. the "Standesamt" or Registrar's Office).
• Your letter should be addressed to the Standesamt of the place (Village, Township, City) where the death was registered. You can find the contact information for the Standesamt by searching online. Use the key words: Standesamt then add the municipality's name.
• The request for the death certificate should be done in writing and contain as much information as possible, including proof of your identity and your legal right to obtain the document.

If you are outside Germany

You may use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" to get in touch with the nearest German Embassy in the country you are currently staying. The Embassy's consular section will be able to process your request to obtain a death certificate.

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Required Documents

• Completed request to obtain a death certificate
• Proof of your identity and your legal right to obtain the document.

Office Locations & Contacts

German Missions Abroad

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Validity

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Instructions

Records of death are normally kept by the Standesamt (the municipality offices) where the event occurred.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
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External Links

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