Death abroad notarisation

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If you would like to have a death that occurred abroad subsequently certified in Germany, you can apply for this at the relevant office.

Special information for - City of Rodgau

How do I do this with the city of Rodgau?

When?

How?

1. submission of the documents in advance by email to standesamt@rodgau.de or as a copy by post


    • Foreign death certificate with translation
    • Proof of residence of the deceased person
    • Proof of birth of the deceased person
    • If married/partnered, the marriage/life partnership certificate
    • Possibly proof of the dissolution of the marriage/life partnership (e.g. death certificate of the spouse, divorce/annulment decree, etc.)

2. subsequently on site


    • Rodgau, Hintergasse 15 by appointment under the telephone numbers 06106 693-1120, 1215, 1289, 1280

What do I need for this? (documents)


    • To be presented on site in the original
      • Proof of identity of the person making the notification
      • Proof of residence of the deceased person
      • Foreign death certificate with translation
      • Proof of birth of the deceased person
      • If married/partnered, the marriage/life partnership certificate
      • Possibly proof of the dissolution of the marriage/life partnership (e.g. death certificate of the spouse, divorce/annulment decree, etc.)

Costs?

  • 47,00 €

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

  • Service description

    Properly issued death certificates from abroad are generally recognised in Germany. There is no obligation for subsequent notarisation.

    However, the subsequent entry in the death register can be advantageous because the local registry office can then issue you with a German death certificate. Any translations and notarisations of the foreign death certificate will therefore no longer be necessary in future.

  • Procedure

    Please call the registry office in advance for details of the procedures and documents required.

    • Gather the necessary documents and go to the registry office.
    • The registrar will check whether the notarisation can be carried out by a German registry office.
    • If the requirements are met, the entry can be made in the register of deaths.

    If required, the registry office will issue you with a death certificate once the entry in the register has been made.

  • Prerequisites

    The subsequent certification of the death is possible for:

    • German nationals
    • Stateless persons, homeless foreigners or foreign refugees with habitual residence in Germany

    Authorised applicants are:

    • the children,
    • the parents,
    • the spouse or partner of the deceased person and
    • the German diplomatic mission abroad in whose jurisdiction the death occurred.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Foreign death certificate with translation, if necessary with legalisation/apostille
    • Identity card or passport of the applicant (or a recognised substitute identity document)

    Documents of the deceased:

    • Proof of marital status (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce decree)
    • Birth certificate

    Was the deceased naturalised, entitled to asylum, stateless, homeless foreigner or refugee?

    • Certificate of naturalisation or proof of special status

    In addition, it may be necessary to submit further documents - please enquire about this in advance at the registry office.

  • What fees are incurred?

    A fee of EUR 47.00 is charged for the notarisation of a death, unless the municipality has set a different fee by statute; additional fees may apply.

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Who should I contact?

the registry office

  • at the last German place of residence or stay of the deceased person or
  • at the German place of residence or domicile of the beneficiaries (e.g. German place of residence of the children of the person who died abroad)

In all other cases: the registry office I in Berlin

Registry Office I in Berlin
Schönstedtstr. 5
13357 Berlin (Mitte)
Tel.: + 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

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