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Apply for a certificate of citizenship

If you need to prove your nationality, you can apply for a nationality certificate.

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Detailed description

The Certificate of Citizenship is an official document that confirms your nationality.
The certificate of citizenship is required for certain legal transactions or legal relationships such as adoption or becoming a civil servant.
If you need a certificate of citizenship, you must submit an application to the relevant authority

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You have German citizenship

Documents required

  • Identity card or passport
  • current registration confirmation
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage or civil partnership certificate
  • if Turkish citizenship existed or still exists in addition: Nüfüs Kayit Örnegi (official Turkish population registration certificate

Please note

In Hamburg, no duplicate copies of naturalization certificates are issued. Instead, you can apply for a citizenship certificate to prove your naturalization.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

  • You contact the responsible authority.
  • You submit your application together with the necessary documents to the responsible authority.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and, if necessary, request any missing documents or information from you.
  • If you meet all the requirements, you will receive the citizenship certificate.

Processing time

Up to several months

Fees

51,00 EUR

Legal remedies

Contradiction


Action before the administrative court

Legal basis

§ 30 Nationality Act (StAG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stag/__30.html

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Last updated: 19.01.2025