Detailed information on the certificate of good conduct

To apply for a police clearance certificate for use abroad and to have it apostilled, follow these steps:

1. Application for a certificate of good conduct:

• Online application:

  • Visit the online portal of the Federal Office of Justice: fuehrungszeugnis.bund.de

  • Requirements:

    • Electronic identity card or electronic residence permit with activated online ID function.

    • NFC-enabled smartphone or card reader.

    • AusweisApp2 software.

  • Fee: 13.00 euros, payable by credit card or Giropay.

• Personal application:

  • Submit the application to your responsible registration authority (e.g. Citizens’ Registration Office).

  • Required documents:

    • Valid identity card or passport.

    • Indication of the intended purpose and the recipient country.

  • Fee: 13.00 Euro, payable on site.

2. Applying for the Apostille:

• Competent authority:

  • The Federal Office for Foreign Affairs is responsible for issuing apostilles on police clearance certificates.

  • Address: Federal Office for Foreign Affairs
    Apostille and Claims Management Department
    Kirchhofstraße 1–2
    14776 Brandenburg an der Havel

• Application:

  • Send the original certificate of good conduct together with an informal application by post to the address above.

  • Please enclose a stamped, addressed envelope.

• Fee:

  • 25.00 euros per document.

  • The fee is charged cash on delivery; you pay the amount to the deliverer upon receipt of the apostilled document.

Notes:

• Processing time:

  • It usually takes 1-2 weeks to issue the certificate of good conduct.

  • Processing the apostille may take additional time, so please allow sufficient lead time.

• Validity:

  • The certificate of good conduct should not be older than six months when presented in Paraguay.

Please note that fees and procedures are subject to change, so it is advisable to check with the relevant authorities for current regulations before applying.