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Family - duplicate of a judgment / decision (divorce, custody, child support) Ausweise und Dokumente Register und Kataster

You can apply in writing to the competent local court (family court) for a further copy/certified copy/simple copy of the judgment/decision with a note on its legal force.

  • Basic information

    The Family Court will issue a further copy/certified copy/a simple copy of a decision/judgement to one of the parties upon his/her written request.

    Requirements

    Written request.

    The applicant is a party to the proceedings (party to the proceedings is whoever is named in the rubric (at the beginning) of the judgment / decision etc.).

  • Procedure

    The Family Court issues a further copy/certified copy/simple copy of the judgement/decision with a legal endorsement on written, informal application.

    The application can also be made by e-mail with scanned identity card or by fax.

    More information

    Divorce decrees can only be applied for at Bremen District Court from 1978 onwards. For earlier years, please contact the District Court of Bremen (Domsheide 16, 28195 Bremen, office@landgericht.bremen.de )

  • Necessary Documents
    • Proof of identity

      A copy of the applicant's identity card or a passport is also sufficient as proof of identity.

    • written request

      informal, required information: current address of the applicant

    • in case of representation with written power of attorney

      the presentation of the power of attorney and, in addition, a copy of the identity card of the holder of the power of attorney

  • Competent Department

  • Fees / Costs

    gebührenfrei

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 22.07.2025

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