Bramfeld Residents’ Affairs

Certificate of life for submission to the pension insurance provider (issuance)

Do you need a certificate of life for your pension insurance? Here you can find out where and how to apply for the certificate.

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Detailed description

A certificate of life is an official document that confirms you are alive. It is often requested by insurance providers, for example, the pension insurance company.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You must appear in person.

Documents required

  • Valid identity card or passport.

Please note

There are no special indications.

Deadlines

You don't have to meet any deadlines.

Procedure

  • You can arrange an appointment with the relevant authority online or by calling 115.
  • They appear in person for the appointment and apply for the issuance of a certificate of life, submitting any necessary documents.
  • You will be given the certificate of life immediately.

Processing time

You will receive the certificate of life immediately after submitting your application.

Fees

There are no costs involved.

Payment methods available

  • Girocard
  • Classic credit card

Legal remedies

Not applicable

Legal basis

Section 119 of the Social Code, Book Six (SGB VI),


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_6/__119.html




Section 60 of the Social Code, Book One (SGB I)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_1/__60.html

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Address and contact information

Bramfeld Residents’ Affairs

Due to the applicable contact restrictions and distance rules, customer service is currently only possible under special conditions. There is therefore an obligation to make an appointment for the visit to the location for residents' affairs.

Mon 8am-3pm, Tue 10am-6pm, Thu 8am-12pm, Fri 8am-2.30pm
Applies only to the customer center: Speed Capture Terminal: For independent capture of biometric data (photo, signature, fingerprints). If you use it, you don't have to bring a photo with you. Cost: 6 euros




Note refers to the information and acceptance point of the Oberalster tax office - Bramfeld branch : A common mailbox for everyone in Herthastr. 20 resident authorities is in the entrance area of the building Herthastr. 20 available and accessible during the opening hours of the building. Placing applications in this mailbox does not lead to compliance with the deadline, as this mailbox is emptied by the customer center, which is not the competent authority. To meet the deadline, please use the mailbox of the Oberalster tax office on Nordkanalstr. 22, 20097 Hamburg.

If you would like to apply for an identity card, passport or children's passport, you can use an existing self-recording terminal (speed capture terminal) in the customer center to capture the necessary biometric data (digital photo, signature, fingerprints).


Please allow a few minutes more time before your appointment to collect your data.


Note: You will not receive a printout of the digital photo.


There is no need to bring a passport photo with you when using the self-registration terminal.


Use costs 6 euros.


Please speak to the clerk afterwards.



The existing self-recording terminal (Speed Capture Terminal) cannot be used for fishing licenses and driver's license applications. Please bring a passport photo (biometric) with you for these services.

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Last updated: 10.07.2026