A Certificate of Good Conduct (Führungszeugnis) in Munich is an official document issued by the German government that confirms whether or not an individual has a criminal record. It provides information on any previous convictions, pending criminal proceedings, and other relevant information that may be important for certain purposes, such as employment, immigration, or visa applications.
In Munich, the Certificate of Good Conduct is issued by the Federal Central Register of the Federal Office of Justice (Bundesamt für Justiz). The document is usually required for certain job applications, especially those that involve working with vulnerable populations such as children or the elderly. It may also be required for visa applications, adoption processes, employment purposes or as proof of good conduct for certain government procedures.
The Certificate of Good Conduct is considered an important document in Germany as it helps to ensure the safety and security of the public by providing information about an individual's criminal history. It is a legal requirement for many professions and applications, and failure to provide it when requested may result in a delay or denial of the application.
There are 2 ways to apply for Certificate of Good conduct:
Online: You can apply Certificate of Good conduct online if you have received your Resident Permit and it is enabled for online usages and
Offline: You can apply Certificate of Good conduct offline by either visiting the city office or by sending a letter.
In this blog, we will talk about how to obtain Certificate of Good conduct by booking an appointment.
Go to the official website for the Munich city. Alternatively, click on the link.
Once you open the page, you can see that you have option to apply online on the top. Since we are following the manual process, we will scroll down on the page.
You will see that under Links & Download, you have option to book online appointment and application forms for Certificate of Good Conduct and Extended Certificate of Good Conduct.
Now, let’s book the appointment first!
Click on the Online appointment booking. This will open a new page on the screen. Select 1 from the dropdown and click Weiter.
Select the desired date from either of the 2 offices shown on the screen.
Select the suitable time for your appointment.
Fill in your details (name, email and date of birth), select the check box and click to confirm the booking.
You will get a confirmation on the screen. However, this is not the final confirmation. You will get an email to confirm the booking in the email address provided while filling up the details.
Open your email and click on confirm appointment link.
You will get the final confirmation with the token number on the screen.
You will also get the confirmation on the email for the appointment. In addition to this email, you will receive another email confirming your token number 24 hours prior to your appointment.
Attend the appointment with the required document at the selected office. You are required to pay a fee once your token number is called and application is submitted. Pay the fee at the machine or counter and submit the payment acknowledgement to the city officer (who took your application). That’s it! You will receive the Certificate of good Conduct in your mailbox shortly.
Document Required:
Passport
City Registration Confirmation (they might not ask for it, but better to keep it)
Filled in application form.
Written request from the office that requires The Extended Certificate of Good Conduct and in which it is confirmed that the legal requirements are met
Fee:
13 Euros
Timeline:
Roughly, 7-21 days for Certificate of Good Conduct and around 1.5 months for Extended Certificate of Good Conduct.
Note: Please cancel the appointment if you are unable to attend for any reason.
We hope you find it informative and helpful as you embark on this exciting new chapter in your life in one of Germany's most dynamic and exciting cities.
Please refer to the official website of City of Munich for updated information.
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