What is it?
A Sterbeurkunde (death certificate) is an official document. It confirms that a person has died.
You need the Sterbeurkunde, for example, for a funeral or for pension or insurance matters.
Where can I get it?
You can get the Sterbeurkunde from the Standesamt (Civil Registry Office). You can also order copies of the Sterbeurkunde from the Standesamt.
You can also apply for the Sterbeurkunde online.
What does it look like?
The Sterbeurkunde is an official document issued by the Standesamt. It includes, for example:
• the name of the person who died
• the place and date of death
• a stamp from the Standesamt
