Simple certificate of good conduct
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzGeneral information:
Police clearance certificates provide information on whether the person named in the certificate has a criminal record or not. Employers therefore often require a certificate of good conduct before hiring a new employee. There are two types of certificates of good conduct:
- the private certificate of good conduct (for private purposes)
- the official certificate of good conduct (for submission to a German authority)
The data for the certificate of good conduct is taken from the Federal Central Criminal Register. Any person aged 14 or over can apply for a certificate of good conduct.
All services of the Citizens' Service Office are offered here in the Rheindürkheim branch office as well as in the Folzstraße main office and in three other branch offices.
(NO vehicle registration office services at the branch offices!)
Appointments by appointment only!
Make an appointment online here or call (0 62 41) 8 53 - 0
Please note:
- For matters relating to your vehicle, please contact the main office of the Citizens' Service Office.
- Some matters can also be dealt with online (see above).
You can take care of the following services at the Rheindürkheim branch office:
- Deregistration of residence when moving abroad
- Deregistration of a secondary residence
- Notarizations
- Resident parking permits
- Digital signature (Rhineland-Palatinate signature initiative)
- Certificates of good conduct (official certificate of good conduct)
- Central trade register information
- Registration certificates
- Registration information
- identity cards
- Passport
- Examination authorization certificates
- Residence registration and re-registration (exception: registration from abroad is only possible at the Folzstraße main office).
A certificate of good conduct is an important document that is often required for job applications or certain applications. It provides information about any previous convictions and is required by many employers, particularly in the public and social sectors. In this article, you will find out how you can apply for your certificate of good conduct simply and easily.
You can apply for a certificate of good conduct online here (electronic ID required).
Anyone over the age of 14 can apply for information from the Federal Central Criminal Register (official certificate of good conduct) as a self-disclosure. If the person concerned has a legal representative, this person is also entitled to apply.
The application for a certificate of good conduct can only be made in person or online (see link above) using the electronic ID card.
The application for a certificate of good conduct must be submitted to the Citizens' Service Office, from where it is sent electronically to the Federal Central Criminal Register for further processing.
For private purposes, the certificate of good conduct is sent directly to the applicant by the Federal Central Criminal Register. If the certificate of good conduct is intended for submission to an authority, it is forwarded directly to the authority concerned.
Extended certificate of good conduct
For persons who are or will be working in youth-related areas, a certificate of good conduct is required on the basis of §30a of the Federal Central Criminal Register Act (BZRG).
European certificate of good conduct
According to §30b BZRG, nationals of other member states of the European Union who reside in Germany can apply for their certificate of good conduct to include the information on entries in the criminal record of their home member state in full and in the language transmitted.
Apply for a certificate of good conduct online (electronic ID card required)Apply for a certificate of good conduct online (electronic ID card required)
Frequently asked questions:
How long is the certificate of good conduct valid for?
- A certificate of good conduct does not usually have a fixed period of validity, but is often requested within 3 to 6 months.
What should I do if there are incorrect entries in the certificate of good conduct?
- Contact the relevant authority to clarify the incorrect information and correct it if necessary.
Do you have any questions? Please use our call center numbers:
Central No. (0 62 41) 853 - 0
Remember to apply for your certificate of good conduct in good time, especially if you need it for job applications or other important matters. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
All services of the Citizens' Service Office are offered here in the Neuhausen branch office as well as in the Folzstraße main office and in three other branch offices.
(There are NO vehicle registration office services at the branch offices!)
Appointments by appointment only!
Make an appointment online here or call (0 62 41) 8 53 - 0
Please note:
- For matters relating to your vehicle, please contact the main office of the Citizens' Service Office.
- Some matters can also be dealt with online (see above).
You can take care of the following services at the Neuhausen branch office:
- Deregistration of residence when moving abroad
- Deregistration of a secondary residence
- Notarizations
- Resident parking permits
- Digital signature (Rhineland-Palatinate signature initiative)
- Certificates of good conduct (official certificate of good conduct)
- Central trade register information
- Registration certificates
- Registration information
- identity cards
- Passport
- Examination authorization certificates
- Residence registration and re-registration (exception: registration from abroad is only possible at the Folzstraße main office).
All services of the Citizens' Service Office are offered here in the Pfeddersheim branch office as well as in the Folzstraße main office and in three other branch offices.
(NO vehicle registration office services at the branch offices!)
Appointments by appointment only!
Make an appointment online here or by phone (0 62 41) 8 53 - 0
Please note:
- For matters relating to your vehicle, please contact the main office of the Citizens' Service Office.
- Some matters can also be dealt with online (see above).
You can take care of the following services at the Pfeddersheim branch office:
- Deregistration of residence when moving abroad
- Deregistration of a secondary residence
- Notarizations
- Resident parking permits
- Digital signature (Rhineland-Palatinate signature initiative)
- Certificates of good conduct (official certificate of good conduct)
- Central trade register information
- Registration certificates
- Registration information
- identity cards
- Passport
- Examination authorization certificates
- Residence registration and re-registration (exception: registration from abroad is only possible at the Folzstraße main office).