Civil partnership certificate; application

If you have established a civil partnership and require a new civil partnership certificate, you can apply for this at the registry office. Please contact the registry office in whose jurisdiction the partnership was established. The civil partnership certificate proves that you have entered into a civil partnership with your civil partner. Among other things, it contains the names you use in the civil partnership. It also states the place and date of establishment. You can obtain the civil partnership certificate in various forms:

- As a civil partnership certificate

- As a certified printout from the civil partnership register. This printout contains all the data entered in the civil partnership register.

If changes occur after the establishment of the partnership, for example due to a change of name, the entry in the register is supplemented by a subsequent certification. On request, the registry office can then issue you with a new civil partnership certificate.

The following persons over the age of 16 can submit an application:

• The person to whom the entry in the register refers.
• Ancestors and descendants, e.g. parents, children or grandchildren (relationship must be explained and, if necessary, proven).
• Other persons who can prove a legal interest, for example by means of a letter from the probate court, a court judgment or an enforceable title.

Civil partnership certificates and certified register printouts can only be requested from the registry office up to 80 years after the civil partnership register was recorded. The archive of the municipality to which the registry office belongs is responsible for older entries.

• Fee for civil partnership certificate: EUR 12.00
• Fee for a certified printout: EUR 12.00

• §§ Sections 58, 61, 62 of the Civil Status Act (PStG)
• §§ Sections 48 to 50 of the Ordinance on Civil Status (PStV)

You can request the civil partnership certificate from the registry office in person (appointment may be necessary), in writing or electronically.

Personal application:

• An appointment may be necessary for a personal application.
• Bring your identity card or passport with you.
• You pay the fee directly at the registry office when you apply.
• A trusted person can also order and collect the certificate for you. This person will need a written power of attorney as well as your identity card or passport (original or copy) and your identity card or passport.

Written application:

• Send an informal letter to the relevant registry office asking for the civil partnership certificate to be issued.
• Your letter should contain the following information:

o Your surname and first name

o Your registration address

o The date and place of the establishment of the civil partnership

o If known, the notarization number and the registry office

o If available, further proof, e.g. of legal interest or exemption from fees.

• Enclose a copy of your identity card or passport.

Electronic application:

• If the registry office offers an online option, go to the corresponding website.
• If necessary, log in using the online ID function of your ID card.
• Enter the required data and, if necessary, upload the required documents.
• Submit the application online.

Please contact the registry office in advance to find out how much the fees are and what payment options are available.