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The Federal Office of Justice building in Bonn, which issues German certificates of conduct

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Aug 8, 20269 min read

Police Certificate (Führungszeugnis) in Germany

A blank German police record costs 13 EUR as of August 2026 and takes 1 to 3 weeks, but most expats don't need one unless an employer, landlord, or the Ausländerbehörde asks first.