Hamburg-Mitte District Office

Request information about files under the Transparency Act from the Hamburg-Mitte District Office

According to the Hamburg Transparency Act, you have a right to information.

Detailed description

You can request information about your files verbally, in person or in writing.



The information is always provided in compliance with data protection regulations. This means that you will not be able to obtain information from or access personal files.



The Hamburg Transparency Portal, a central online platform of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, provides free access to a wide range of published data. You don't need to submit an application to obtain specific information. Further information can be found in the "Links" section.

 

Information

Prerequisites

The information you requested does not violate any legal regulations.

Documents required

No

Please note

Your request can only relate to information already available. The agency responsible for providing information is not obligated to obtain information for you.

Deadlines

Application deadline: None




Please note: Certain documents and information are subject to retention periods, after which they may be deleted.

Procedure

  • You contact the responsible authority and describe your request for information in such detail that the responsible authority can establish a link to its files and other information holdings.
  • The responsible authority will examine your request and request any missing information from you.
  • The responsible authority will decide on your application.
  • If the examination is successful, you will be given the information you requested.
  • If the review is unsuccessful, you may be given the opportunity to withdraw your application free of charge. Otherwise, you will receive a written notification of the rejection of your application.

Processing time

Processing usually takes no longer than one month.




The processing period may be extended to two months if the requested information cannot be provided to you otherwise, or if it cannot be provided in full, or if your application requires particularly thorough review. You will generally be informed of this in writing.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Hamburg Transparency Act (HmbTG)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-TranspGHApG1

Links on hamburg.de

Address and contact information

Hamburg-Mitte District Office

Internal Services Department

Mon, Tue, Thu Fri 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Last updated: 16.05.2026