School report - apply for a replacement if lost or after a name change 
Have you lost a graduation or leaving certificate? Or do you have a new name registered at the registry office that is not your married name? Find out more here.
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Basic information
You can obtain a replacement certificate or a certificate with your new name from the school that issued the original certificate.
To apply for a replacement certificate or a certificate issued in your new name, contact the school that issued the original certificate and make an appointment at the school office there.
At the appointment, you present yourself in person at the school. There you can apply for a replacement certificate.
Contact the secretariat of the school where you obtained the certificate to be replaced.
If your school no longer exists, contact the secretariat of the successor school. You can find this out from the school inspectorate.
Requirements
You must take into account the retention periods for certificates.
Duplicates of graduation, leaving and examination certificates as well as examination lists and student archive files or files are kept for 50 years.
Examination papers from Abitur examination procedures or other examination papers and examination files are kept for 10 years.
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Procedure
To request a replacement certificate or a certificate issued in your new name, contact the school that issued the original certificate and make an appointment at the school office.
At the appointment, you present yourself in person at the school. There you can apply for a replacement certificate.
If the school still has a duplicate of the certificate, the school will issue you with a replacement certificate.
Otherwise, contact the school inspectorate. You can find the link under "Further information" - "Responsibilities of the school inspectorate".
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Necessary Documents
- Identity card, passport or confirmation of registration
- Optional: Certificate from the registry office about the name change
- Old certificate or the remains thereof (if available)
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Competent Department
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Der Senator für Kinder und Bildung
- 0421 361-13222
- Rembertiring 8 - 12, 28195 Bremen
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@bildung. bremen. de
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Der Senator für Kinder und Bildung | Schulen der Stadtgemeinde Bremen
- Rembertiring 8-12, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- office
@bildung. bremen. de
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Der Senator für Kinder und Bildung | Schulen der Stadtgemeinde Bremerhaven
- Hinrich-Schmalfeldt-Straße 40, 27576 Bremerhaven
- Website
- office
@bildung. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
Not specified.
How long does it take to process
Not specified.
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 04.11.2025