Application for the issue of a death certificate in the event of death on a German seagoing vessel

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

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 prior notarization of the death by the registry office I in Berlin.
• An application for a death certificate can be made by
  • Spouses and life partners of the deceased person
  • Ancestors and descendants of the deceased person (e.g. child, grandchild)
  • Siblings of the deceased person, if they can credibly demonstrate a legitimate interest, or
  • other persons, if they can credibly demonstrate a legal interest
• Applicants must be over 16 years of age.

The 30-year period for keeping the register of deaths by the registry office must not have expired.

• §§ 61 ff. Civil Status Act (PStG)
• § Section 55 of the Civil Status Act (PStG)
• § Section 37 of the Civil Status Act (PStG)
• § Section 5 of the Civil Status Act (PStG)

You can request a death certificate from Registry Office I in Berlin online.

25.08.2021