Applying to change an entry in the legal services register
If you wish to change the entry in the legal services register, you must submit an application to do so.
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Basic information
If you wish to provide extrajudicial legal services against payment, you must be registered in the Legal Services Register. Registration is possible for:
- Debt collection services.
The debt collection sector collects third-party receivables or receivables assigned for collection purposes, thereby helping to improve the liquidity of its clients.
- Pension advice in the field of statutory pension and accident insurance social compensation law other social security and disability law relating to a statutory pension and occupational and occupational pension law.
- Legal services in a foreign law.
If you wish to change your entry in the legal services register, you must submit an application to the competent office.
Requirements
- You are currently registered in the legal services register.
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Procedure
You apply for the change at the responsible office.
The competent office will check whether all the necessary documents have been submitted.
If the check is positive, the change will be made in the legal services register.
More information
Legal remedy/means of appeal
- Appeal within one month
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Competent Department
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Bundesamt für Justiz (BFJ) | Rechtsdienstleistungsregister
- +49 228 99 410 40 Zentrale Rufnummer
- Adenauerallee 99-103, 53113 Bonn
- Website
- rdg
@bfj. bund. de
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Fees / Costs
The fees for matters under the Legal Services Act (RDG) are determined in accordance with Section 1 (2) No. 3 of the Administration of Justice Costs Act (Justizverwaltungskostengesetz)
150,00 EUR No. 1110 Registration under the RDG: If a legal entity or a company without legal personality is registered, the fee also covers the entry of a qualified person in the legal services register.
150,00 EUR No. 1111 Entry of a qualified person in the legal services register if the entry is not covered by fee 1100 (per person).
75,00 EUR No. 1112 Revocation or withdrawal -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
None.
How long does it take to process
Once you have submitted the application for a change, the responsible office will process it promptly.
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 12.03.2025