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Simple certificate of good conduct

  • Service description

    General information:
    Police clearance certificates provide information on whether the person named in the certificate has a criminal record or not. Employers therefore often require a certificate of good conduct before hiring a new employee. There are two types of certificates of good conduct:

    • the private certificate of good conduct (for private purposes)
    • the official certificate of good conduct (for submission to a German authority)

    The data for the certificate of good conduct is taken from the Federal Central Register. The certificate of good conduct is available on request to anyone aged 14 and over.

  • What documents are required?

    Valid identity card or passport.

  • What fees apply?

    The fee is 13.00 euros. This amount must be paid to the local registration office when submitting the application. The Federal Office of Justice may reduce or waive the fee in cases of "indigence" or for "other equitable reasons".

    Fee: 13,00 €
    Prepayment: No

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    There are no deadlines to be observed.

  • Legal basis


Start your request directly online

Who should I contact?

Please contact the registration office of your municipality.

Special information for - City of Idar-Oberstein

The certificate of good conduct must be applied for by the person concerned in person at the local registration office or via the online portal of the Federal Office of Justice on presentation of their identity card or passport.

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