Apply for a multilingual death certificate form

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If you need to present a German death certificate in another European country, you can apply for a multilingual form to be issued by the registry office.

Special information for the city of Rodgau

How do I do this with the city of Rodgau?

When?

  • At any time by e-mail or on site during opening hours by telephone appointment

How?

  • By e-mail to standesamt@rodgau.de 
    • Please state the date of death, the name of the deceased and your own address. For deaths before 1 January 1977, please also state the place of death.
    • The multilingual form can only be issued in conjunction with a death certificate.
    • We will send you the certificate with an invoice.
  • on site
    • Rodgau, Hintergasse 15 by appointment under the telephone numbers 06106 693-1120, 1215, 1289, 1280

What do I need for this? (documents)

  • By e-mail
    • Note:
      If you are not applying for the certificate for yourself, we require a power of attorney or proof of legal interest.
  • on site
    • Identity card or passport
    • Note:
      If you are not applying for the certificate for yourself, we require a power of attorney or proof of legal interest.

Costs?

  • 12 € for the form plus 12 € for the certificate

General, more detailed information on this service can be found below.


  • Service description

    If you need to present a German death certificate in another European country, you can apply for a multilingual form to be issued by the registry office.

    The form replaces the generally required translation of the German death certificate.

  • Procedure

    You can apply for a multilingual form for a German death certificate either verbally or in writing at the relevant registry office.

    • You submit the application for a multilingual form for a German death certificate to the relevant registry office and enclose the necessary documents.
    • To create a multilingual form, you must specify the country in which the document is to be submitted.
    • The registry office will check your details and the documents you have submitted and, if necessary, issue the multilingual form.
    • The registry office will send you the multilingual form by post if no personal collection has been arranged.
    • The fees are paid either in advance or after delivery / on collection.

    You can also request the issue of a multilingual form in connection with the issue of a death certificate.

  • Prerequisites

    You are authorised to submit an application for a multilingual death certificate form as:

    • Spouse and life partner of the deceased person,
    • Ancestor or descendant of the deceased person,
       
    • Siblings of the deceased person, if you can credibly demonstrate a legitimate interest, or
    • other person if you can credibly demonstrate a legal interest.

    You must be at least 16 years old.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Death certificate
    • Proof of identity (copy)

  • What fees are incurred?

    12.00 euros (if ordered at the same time, each additional copy costs 6.00 euros), unless the municipality has set a different fee by statute.

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

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

  • Processing time

    The processing time may vary.

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    Instruction by the court


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