Having a death certified abroad

• The registry office in whose area the deceased person had their habitual residence in Germany is responsible for theapplication.
• If the deceased person had neither residence nor habitual abode in Germany, the registry office in whose area you as the applicant have or last had your residence or habitual abode is responsible.
• If none of the above alternatives apply, you can submit the application to Registry Office I in Berlin.

Registry Office I in Berlin
Schönstedtstr. 5
13357 Berlin (Mitte)
Phone: + 49 30 90 269-5000
Fax: + 49 30 90 269-5245

Opening hours:
Mon closed
Tue 09:00 - 12:00
Wed closed
Thu 14:00 - 17:00
Fri closed

• The death occurred abroad.

• You are:
  • Spouse or partner
  • Life partner
  • descendant
  • parent
  • Person who can prove a legitimate interest in the subsequent certification

• Identity document, for example identity card
• Foreign death certificate of the deceased person, if applicable with:
  • Translation and
  • legalization by the competent foreign authority (apostille) or
  • legalization by the German diplomatic mission abroad
• Proof of your relationship to the deceased person, for example:
  • Marriage or civil partnership certificate
  • Your birth certificate
  • Proof of your legitimate interest
• Birth certificate of the deceased person
• Proof of the deceased's last place of residence

• § 36 Personenstandsgesetz (PStG)
• § 5 Personenstandsgesetz (PStG)
• Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz (StAG)

Application against the refusal of the subsequent certification of the death at the local court responsible for the registry office

30.01.2026

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