Walk-in, appointment or online: it depends on the city
Your certificate comes from the registration office of the place where you are registered. Choose your city to see how its offices issue it, whether a simple or extended version is on offer, and what a person acting for you has to bring.
Wuppertal
Rathausplatz 4, 42349 Wuppertal
Book ahead, because the accessible branch normally opens only on Tuesdays and takes no walk-ins.
Bring ID. A proxy needs authority and the required identity evidence with matching signatures. Provide exemption evidence when applying; exemptions cannot be granted retrospectively. The usual fee is €9. For a written request, pay in advance using the official payment instructions and enclose proof of payment.
Wuppertal
Schwelmer Str. 15, 42389 Wuppertal
Book a Thursday slot, as walk-ins are not accepted, and pick another branch if you need an accessible building.
Bring ID. A proxy needs authority and the required identity evidence with matching signatures. Provide exemption evidence when applying; exemptions cannot be granted retrospectively. The usual fee is €9. For a written request, pay in advance using the official payment instructions and enclose proof of payment.
Wuppertal
Marktstr. 21, 42369 Wuppertal
Book an appointment at the accessible branch, avoiding Thursdays, when it is normally closed.
Bring ID. A proxy needs authority and the required identity evidence with matching signatures. Provide exemption evidence when applying; exemptions cannot be granted retrospectively. The usual fee is €9. For a written request, pay in advance using the official payment instructions and enclose proof of payment.
Wuppertal
Rubensstr. 4, 42329 Wuppertal
Book ahead and avoid Tuesdays, when the branch is normally closed, then arrive no more than ten minutes early.
Bring ID. A proxy needs authority and the required identity evidence with matching signatures. Provide exemption evidence when applying; exemptions cannot be granted retrospectively. The usual fee is €9. For a written request, pay in advance using the official payment instructions and enclose proof of payment.
Wuppertal
Döppersberg 41, Ehemalige Bundesbahndirektion, 42103 Wuppertal
Apply online with BundID, or book a visit if you are in a hurry, since requests can take two to three weeks.
Bring ID. A proxy needs authority and the required identity evidence with matching signatures. Provide exemption evidence when applying; exemptions cannot be granted retrospectively. The usual fee is €9. For a written request, pay in advance using the official payment instructions and enclose proof of payment.
Related services
For people who cannot cover rent, food or other basic costs. See whether the Sozialamt or the Jobcenter is your starting point and how to reach them.
For freelancers, sole traders and new business owners. See how tax registration works, what the Steuernummer is for and which tax office can help.
For people who already live in Germany and move to a new home. See how to update your registered address and which office takes it.
For students, workers and family members from outside the EU. See which office handles your stay and how applications start.
For anyone moving into a home in Germany from another country. See what the registration involves and which office in your city deals with it.
For anyone giving up their last home in Germany. See when you need to report your departure and which office accepts it.
Other countries
Moving on, or comparing before you decide? See how this works elsewhere.
Most offices in Elche, Córdoba, and Valencia
Most offices in The Hague, Arnhem, and Nijmegen
Most offices in Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges
Most offices in Warsaw, Lublin, and Gdynia
Where to next
For anyone who has to show where they live. See what the certificate covers and which office in your city issues it.
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