Certificate of good conduct
<p>Certificates of good conduct are requested by various private and public bodies. They serve as proof that someone has no criminal record. The information from this central register is also commonly referred to as a "police certificate of good conduct".</p>
<p>You can apply for the certificate of good conduct online at the Federal Office of Justice or in writing (by post) and in person at the registration office of your main or secondary residence. If you apply in writing or in person, we will forward the application to the Federal Office of Justice for checking and processing. The certificate of good conduct will be issued here and sent either to you or to the designated authority.</p>
<p>Certificate of good <strong>conduct for private purposes</strong> You will receive the certificate of good conduct by post and can forward it to the organisation (e.g. association, personnel office) that has requested the certificate of good conduct from you.</p>
<p><strong><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit; display: inline; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Certificate of good conduct for a public authority</span></strong><br><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit; display: inline; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">If you need the certificate of good conduct for a public authority, the exact purpose will be noted in the application and the certificate of good conduct will be sent directly to them. If you want to find out beforehand what is on your certificate of good conduct, you can inspect it at a local court of your choice.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit; display: inline; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Extended certificate of good conduct</span></strong><br><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit; display: inline; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">An extended certificate of good conduct is required for people who work or wish to work full-time or on a voluntary basis in the area of children and young people or with adults with disabilities (e.g. schools, sports clubs). To apply, you must submit written confirmation from the organisation requesting the extended certificate of good conduct. You can find a form for this letter of request under "Forms &amp; Links (download).</span></p>
<p><strong>European Certificate of Good Conduct</strong><br>
 A European Certificate of Good Conduct is issued to persons who - in addition to or instead of German nationality - hold the nationality of one or more other member states of the European Union. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit; display: inline; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">entries stored in the criminal record of the country of origin are also <span>included</span> in this certificate of good conduct.</span></p>
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# Certificate of good conduct

## Summary

Certificates of good conduct are requested by various private and public bodies. They serve as proof that someone has no criminal record.
## Description

Certificates of good conduct are requested by various private and public bodies. They serve as proof that someone has no criminal record. The information from this central register is also commonly referred to as a "police certificate of good conduct".

You can apply for the certificate of good conduct online at the Federal Office of Justice or in writing (by post) and in person at the registration office of your main or secondary residence. If you apply in writing or in person, we will forward the application to the Federal Office of Justice for checking and processing. The certificate of good conduct will be issued here and sent either to you or to the designated authority.

Certificate of good **conduct for private purposes** You will receive the certificate of good conduct by post and can forward it to the organisation (e.g. association, personnel office) that has requested the certificate of good conduct from you.

**Certificate of good conduct for a public authority**  
If you need the certificate of good conduct for a public authority, the exact purpose will be noted in the application and the certificate of good conduct will be sent directly to them. If you want to find out beforehand what is on your certificate of good conduct, you can inspect it at a local court of your choice.

**Extended certificate of good conduct**  
An extended certificate of good conduct is required for people who work or wish to work full-time or on a voluntary basis in the area of children and young people or with adults with disabilities (e.g. schools, sports clubs). To apply, you must submit written confirmation from the organisation requesting the extended certificate of good conduct. You can find a form for this letter of request under "Forms & Links (download).

**European Certificate of Good Conduct**  

A European Certificate of Good Conduct is issued to persons who - in addition to or instead of German nationality - hold the nationality of one or more other member states of the European Union. entries stored in the criminal record of the country of origin are also included in this certificate of good conduct.

## Responsible Department

KVR
## Required Documents

A valid passport or identity card is required for a personal appointment on site. Third-country nationals require a passport.

**Certificate of good conduct for a public authority**  

Purpose and exact name of the authority (address with postcode)  
  
**Extended certificate of good conduct**  

Written request from the authority requiring the extended certificate of good conduct, confirming that the legal requirements have been met.

## Prerequisites

To apply for a certificate of good conduct, you must be at least 14 years old.

You can submit the application in **person** at any citizens' office. You will need an appointment for this.

**Online applicationIf**you have an electronic ID card, electronic residence permit with an activated online ID function or an eID card, you can apply for your certificate of good conduct online directly from the Federal Office of Justice using the link above.

**Written application**  
A written application for a certificate of good conduct must include the following:

* Surname (if applicable, maiden name), first name(s)
* Date of birth, place of birth, nationality
* The registered address in Munich
* If applicable, the address of the authority and the exact purpose of use
* Your handwritten signature on the application
* The official (from an authority with a seal) or public (from a notary) certification of the signature.

If you apply for the certificate of good conduct in writing, transfer the fee of 13 euros to the district administration department in advance and send proof of the transfer to us together with the application. Incoming applications cannot be processed without proof of payment.

Transfer to:  

Stadtsparkasse München  
IBAN: DE86 7015 0000 0000 2030 00  
BIC: SSKMDEMM  
Verwendungszweck: 92004301010071

## Please Note

We are switching to a new appointment system.

Please note therefore:

* [Appointments](https://stadt.muenchen.de/terminvereinbarung_/terminvereinbarung_bb.html?cts=1064437) until 27 October
* [Appointments](https://stadt.muenchen.de/buergerservice/terminvereinbarung.html#/services/1063565/) from 28 October

## Fee Range

13 Euro

## Processing Time

Usually two to three weeks.  

European Certificate of Good Conduct: up to six weeks

## Legal Basis

BZRG

## Questions and Answers

 
### Where are criminal offences recorded?

 

In the Federal Republic of Germany, criminal offences are recorded centrally at the Federal Office of Justice, Federal Central Criminal Register Office, in Bonn and stored for a statutory period of time depending on the severity of the offence.  


   
### How long is a certificate of good conduct valid for?

 

The certificate of good conduct shows which entries were stored on the day it was printed out. The older it gets, the less reliable its validity. The requesting authority (e.g. a public authority or employer) decides how old the certificate of good conduct may be before it is accepted. In many cases, certificates of good conduct that are three months old are still accepted.  


   
### In which cases is a fee exemption possible?

 

In individual cases, an exemption from the fee can be applied for in the case of persons without means or those working on a voluntary basis, on presentation of appropriate evidence.  


   
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## Further Links

* [General Data Protection Regulation](https://stadt.muenchen.de/infos/dsgvo-datenschutzgrundverordnung.html)
* [Application for a certificate of good conduct](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-II/Buergerbuero/Dokumente/Antrag-FZ_20220901.pdf)
* [Request for submission of an extended certificate of good conduct](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dam/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-II/Buergerbuero/Dokumente/Aufforderung-erweitertes-FZ.pdf)
* [Federal Office of Justice: The most frequently asked questions about the certificate of good conduct](https://www.bundesjustizamt.de/DE/Themen/Buergerdienste/BZR/Inhalt/Fragen/FAQ_node.html)
* [Federal Office of Justice: Information on the European Certificate of Good Conduct](https://www.bundesjustizamt.de/DE/Themen/Buergerdienste/BZR/FZ_node.html)
* [Apply online](https://www.fuehrungszeugnis.bund.de/ffw/form/display.do?%24context=645DED574A69B211008A)

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