Ordering a death certificate (Sterbeurkunde) in Duisburg

The spouses of the deceased and their ancestors and descendants, such as parents, children and grandchildren. Siblings receive certificates from the death register if they show a justified interest. Others need a legal interest, a power of attorney or a guardianship certificate, according to the City of Duisburg.

The city states about 7 to 10 days after receipt of proof of payment, for free certificates from the request. At the Standesamt Duisburg-Mitte, staff shortages currently mean much longer times of about 12 weeks. The office would like to avoid enquiries during this time.

18 euros for the first certificate and 9 euros for each further identical one. For some purposes the registry office issues certificates free of charge; the office where the death was registered informs you. With us the death certificate costs 39 euros including the fee.

The death certificate comes from the registry office of the place of death, in Duisburg online or in person. The certificate of inheritance is applied for at the probate court, i.e. the Amtsgericht, or via a notary. The Amtsgericht Duisburg asks for a phone appointment and provides a preparation form.

Then the registry office has handed the registers to the Stadtarchiv Duisburg. The archive makes certified copies from the civil status books for 10 euros. If details such as the exact date are unclear, research costs 15 euros per started half hour, even if nothing is found.

No. According to the City of Duisburg, the registry office does not certify copies of civil status certificates, because it must always confirm the current status. If you need to serve several offices, order several certificates at once: each further identical one from the same application costs 9 euros instead of 18 euros in Duisburg.