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First Time Passport Application

First Time Passport Applications must fill out a questionnaire (click here to download), print it, and send it along with all required supporting documentation by mail (not email) to the Consulate General in Los Angeles for approval.

Once you have received written notice of approval from the Consulate General in Los Angeles, please forward the email to admin@germanhonoraryconsuldenver.org. After approval and forwarding the email, select Yes below to continue to the booking service.

Temporary Passport Application

Emergency Passport

This appointment requires the Honorary Consul to be present and approval from the Consulate in Los Angeles or San Francisco. This service only applies to German citizens with residency in Germany.

The following documents are required:

Completed form (download, print, complete, and sign before the Honorary Consul)
Police report for the lost or stolen passport
Copy of the lost passport, if available
Copy of birth certificate, if available
Copy of German ID, if available
Proof of a booked one way, direct flight to Germany (no layover)
To book flights, email tamie.travelsociety@q.com
Tel: +1 303-252-0465
2 German-size passport photos (FedEx preferred)
Fee is approximately $80 USD, payable by cash, check, or credit card

Biometrics

This appointment is by Consular Invitation only. If you have not received an invitation from the German Honorary Consul Denver, do not book this appointment.

Incomplete Application

This appointment is by Consular Invitation only. If you have not received an invitation from the German Honorary Consul Denver, do not book this appointment.

No direct booking service is listed for an incomplete application. Please follow your invitation or contact admin@germanhonoraryconsuldenver.org.

How old is the applicant?

Minors

If this is a first-time application, select “First Time Passport Application” above. For a lost or stolen passport, select the emergency service or contact our office to confirm the appropriate appointment.

IMPORTANT:

Please bring the following with you to your appointment:

Complete Parental Consent Form with a U.S. Notary
Original copy of absent parent’s passport, driver’s license, birth certificate
Original copy of death certificate (if applicable)
Original copy of divorce decree with judge’s decision explicitly stating 100% custody going to the parent presenting the application (if applicable)

IMPORTANT:

Please have the following before booking an appointment:

Printable Appointment Instructions (document checklist, application, 2 copy requirement, parking, address) — Download Application — Download Checklist

Adults (18+)

If this is a first-time application, select “First Time Passport Application” above. For a lost or stolen passport, select the emergency service or contact our office to confirm the appropriate appointment.

German Notarization and Document Services

Please read: The German Honorary Consul of Denver is not authorized to handle or provide advice regarding German citizenship, citizenship applications, or visas.

For all German citizenship or visa matters, please contact the German Consulate General in Los Angeles directly. Please allow 48–72 hours for a response.

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Certified Copies (originals required)

A. Notarized Certification of Copies (originals must be present, no PDF)

Bring all originals that you would like to have certified.
We will make 2 copies per original: one certified copy and one working copy.
If the stack of certified copies is too thick, we will need to create two separate stacks.
Each stack of certified copies requires the German notary stamp. We are required to charge for each stamp (refer to price list).

Please keep in mind that you will need 2 photocopies of each original for the German authorities: one certified copy and one working copy. We charge $1 per copy and recommend using our copy service to ensure the copies meet the quality requirements of the German authorities.

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Marriage Registration and Name Declaration

You must bring all required documents for each partner:

Both partners must be present during this appointment.
Completed application (Download Application here) – do not sign – this must be done before the German Honorary Consul.
All passports for all citizenships (for example, if you have triple citizenship, you must bring all three passports).
Driver’s licenses.
Proof of residency (copy of electric bill, mortgage statement, etc. showing current address).
State-issued marriage license (this is a separate document and is usually dated earlier than your wedding date). If you do not have the official marriage license, you will need to order one from the state authorities where you were married.
State-issued or German birth certificates. This must include the city where you were born. If you do not have a state-issued birth certificate, you will need to order one from the state authorities where you were born.

All documents in a language other than German or English must have an official certified translation.

Please keep in mind that you will need 2 photocopies of each original for the German authorities: one certified copy and one working copy. We charge $1 per copy and recommend using our copy service to ensure the copies meet the quality requirements of the German authorities.

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Birth/Name Declaration

This selection opens the Square service “Birth/Name Declaration”. Separate options are available for Adult Name Declaration and Minor Name Declaration. If you are unsure which appointment applies, contact our office before booking.

Adult Name Declaration (18+)

Since the reform of naming law on 01.05.2025, the use of names is determined by the law of the country in which the person has their habitual residence. A name that has already been acquired does not change.

However, there is a transitional arrangement:

Persons of legal age (18 years or older) can redefine the birth name they acquired as a minor once, in accordance with Section 1617i, in line with the new options. In addition to the declaration by the adult, the consent of the parent whose name is to be adopted is also required.

In cases where the parents were married when the child was born, but did not have a common last name (“Ehename”), the child never obtained a birth name according to German law. Therefore, a name declaration by the child, who is 18 years or older, can be necessary.

Both the adult applicant and the parents must be present at this appointment.

Completed application (Download Application)
Completed application by parents (Download Application)
U.S. passport of the applicant
U.S. birth certificate of the applicant
State-issued or German birth certificates. This must include the city where you were born. If you do not have a state-issued birth certificate, you will need to order one from the state authorities where you were born.
State-issued marriage license of parents, if applicable (this is a separate document and is usually dated earlier than the wedding date). If you do not have the official marriage license, you will need to order one from the state authorities where you were married.
All passports from both parents; for non-U.S. citizens, residence permit (visa or Green Card with expiration date)
Birth certificates of both parents
In case of dual citizenship, U.S. Naturalization Certificate and, if applicable, “Beibehaltungsgenehmigung”
If applicable, German naturalization certificate or “Staatsangehörigkeitsausweis”
If applicable, divorce decree or death certificate
If applicable, deregistration (“Abmeldebescheinigung”) from Germany

Please keep in mind that you will need 2 photocopies of each original for the German authorities: one certified copy and one working copy. We charge $1 per copy and recommend using our copy service to ensure that the copies meet the quality requirements of the German authorities.

For more information, click here .

Minor Name Declaration (0–17)

Minor Name Declaration (Under 18)

Both parents and the minor (regardless of age) must be present for this appointment.

If you are registering more than one child, please select the number of appointments for each child.

Completed forms – please download, print, complete, and bring all applicable forms to your appointment with the German Honorary Consul. Do not sign any form in advance; all required signatures must be made before the German Honorary Consul.
All passports for all citizenships for both parents and children (for example, if you have triple citizenship, you must bring all three passports).
Green Cards (with expiration date) and/or visa, if applicable.
State-issued or German birth certificates. This must include the city where you were born. If you do not have a state-issued birth certificate, you will need to order one from the state authorities where you were born.
State-issued marriage license, if applicable (this is a separate document and is usually dated earlier than your wedding date). If you do not have the official marriage license, you will need to order one from the state authorities where you were married.
If the parents were not married at the time of birth, proof of paternity is required.
U.S. Naturalization Certificate and a “Beibehaltungsgenehmigung” (retention permit) for those who have dual citizenship.
German Naturalization Certificate (from at least one parent, if applicable).
Driver’s license.
Proof of residency (copy of electric bill, mortgage statement, etc. showing current address).

Please keep in mind that you will need 2 photocopies of each original for the German authorities: one certified copy and one working copy. We charge $1 per copy and recommend using our copy service to ensure that the copies meet the quality requirements of the German authorities.

For more information, click here .

Registration of Divorce

E. Divorce Registration

This appointment is for applicants who wish to register their divorce. If the applicant wishes to change their name, there are only two options: returning to the maiden name or changing to the new married name.

If the applicant chooses to change to a new married name, the partner must also be present, and the name declaration / marriage registration form must be completed. Please click here for this appointment.

Completed application – please download, print, complete, and bring the form to your appointment. Do not sign the form in advance; it must be signed in front of the German Honorary Consul.
Download Divorce Registration Application
Valid German passport of the applicant.
If the last German passport was issued in Germany: proof of de-registration (“Abmeldebescheinigung”).
State-issued or German birth certificate. This must include the city where you were born. If you do not have a state-issued birth certificate, you will need to order one from the state authorities where you were born.
Official marriage certificate (marriage certificates issued by religious institutions or a marriage license / proof of solemnization of marriage are not sufficient; the marriage must have been registered with the county).
Official final divorce decree or divorce order.
Proof of recognition of the divorce by a German court (if the divorce order was issued outside of Germany, the divorce must be recognized by a German court).
Valid Permanent Resident card (with expiration date) or valid U.S. visa.
Driver’s license.
Proof of residency (copy of electric bill, mortgage statement, etc. showing current address).

Please keep in mind that you will need 2 photocopies of each original for the German authorities: one certified copy and one working copy. We charge $1 per copy and recommend using our copy service to ensure that the copies meet the quality requirements of the German authorities.

For more information, click here .

Name Declaration after Dissolution of a Marriage — contact office

No separate Square booking service is currently listed for a name declaration after dissolution of a marriage. Please contact admin@germanhonoraryconsuldenver.org to confirm the correct appointment.

In this situation, you have a name from a former marriage, are now divorced, and would like to return to your maiden name or the name you carried before your marriage.

Here are the required documents:

Completed application (do not sign – this must be signed in front of the Honorary Consul)
Download Application for Divorce Registration
Valid German passport of the applicant
If the last German passport was issued in Germany: proof of de-registration (“Abmeldebescheinigung”)
State-issued or German birth certificate. This must include the city where you were born. If you do not have a state-issued birth certificate, you will need to order one from the state authorities where you were born.
Official marriage certificate (marriage certificates issued by religious institutions or a marriage license / proof of solemnization of marriage are not sufficient; the marriage must have been registered with the county)
Official final divorce decree or divorce order
Proof of recognition of the divorce by a German court (if the divorce order was issued outside of Germany, the divorce must be recognized by a German court)
Valid Permanent Resident card (with expiration date) or valid U.S. visa
Driver’s license
Proof of residency (copy of electric bill, mortgage statement, etc. showing current address)

Please keep in mind that you will need 2 photocopies of each original for the German authorities: one certified copy and one working copy. We charge $1 per copy and recommend using our copy service to ensure that the copies meet the quality requirements of the German authorities.

For more information, click here .

Signature Authentication for Business Purposes

This booking opens “Signature Authentication for Business Purposes”. For a different power-of-attorney or signature request, please confirm the appropriate appointment with our office first.

Signature Authentication for Business Purposes

A German notarized power of attorney is commonly used for the following:

German real estate matters
German business documents
Living will

All of these documents must be prepared by a German attorney before a signature authentication can be performed.

The document that has to be signed (the German missions cannot draft this document on your behalf); please note that the document must be signed in front of the consular officer
German or U.S. passport
Green Card with expiration date, if applicable
Driver’s license
Proof of residency (copy of electric bill, mortgage statement, etc. showing current address)
If you are not acting on your own behalf, but on behalf of a company, a ward, or another person, please bring a document (original or certified copy) confirming your power of attorney for that company or individual

You may request more than one certified copy; however, according to federal law, we must charge per stamp / certification.

Please keep in mind that you will need 2 photocopies of each original for the German authorities: one certified copy and one working copy. We charge $1 per copy and recommend using our copy service to ensure that the copies meet the quality requirements of the German authorities.

For more information, click here .

Claim of Inheritance (prepared by a German attorney)

H. Claim of Inheritance (Prepared by a German Attorney)

Heirs must prove their title of succession by a certificate of inheritance (“Erbschein”), which is required in order to dispose of real estate or bank assets. It is issued by a German probate court (“Nachlassgericht”).

This court is usually located at the last residence of the deceased or, if the deceased had no residence in Germany, it is determined by the location of the estate assets.

For the issuance of the Erbschein, it is mandatory that at least one of the heirs — and under special circumstances also the executor or trustee named in an Anglo American will — applies for the certificate by giving an affidavit or declaration in lieu of oath.

This application may be filed directly with the Nachlassgericht (if there are heirs in Germany), through a German “Notar” (notary), or through the German Missions abroad. The applicant usually applies in the name and on behalf of all heirs and does not need a power of attorney to do so.

For an application for an inheritance certificate, please click here.

The document that has to be signed (the German Missions cannot draft this document on your behalf); please note that the document must be signed in front of the consular officer
German or U.S. passport
Green Card with expiration date, if applicable
Driver’s license
Proof of residency (copy of electric bill, mortgage statement, etc. showing current address)
If you are not acting on your own behalf, but on behalf of a company, a ward, or another person, please bring a document (original or certified copy) confirming your power of attorney for that company or individual

You may request more than one certified copy; however, according to federal law, we must charge per stamp / certification.

Please keep in mind that you will need 2 photocopies of each original for the German authorities: one certified copy and one working copy. We charge $1 per copy and recommend using our copy service to ensure that the copies meet the quality requirements of the German authorities.

For more information, click here .

Renunciation of Inheritance

I. Renouncement of Succession

According to German law, heirs may declare the renouncement of succession to the German probate court within six weeks, or within six months if the heirs are outside of Germany, after receiving knowledge of the case of succession.

As a minimum formal requirement, the signatures on the declaration must be certified (signature certification). Both parents of minor children, or one parent in cases of sole custody, must declare the renouncement of succession on the children’s behalf.

The declaration of renouncement may be executed before the consular officer at the competent German Mission or an Honorary Consul and must then be submitted to the probate court by you.

The following documents are required:

Completed Declaration of Renouncement of Succession
Download Renunciation of Inheritance Form
Application (do not sign – this must be signed in front of the Honorary Consul)
Valid German or U.S. passport of the applicant
Driver’s license
Proof of residency (copy of electric bill, mortgage statement, etc. showing current address)

You may request more than one certified copy; however, according to federal law, we must charge per stamp / certification.

Please keep in mind that you will need 2 photocopies of each original for the German authorities: one certified copy and one working copy. We charge $1 per copy and recommend using our copy service to ensure that the copies meet the quality requirements of the German authorities.

For more information, click here .

Proof of Life

If you are entitled to receive German retirement benefits from the statutory pension insurance, statutory accident insurance, or supplementary pension systems, you may be asked once a year to provide proof of life.

You will regularly receive this request together with the notice regarding the adjustment of your pension amount. Starting in 2024, the annual proof-of-life certificate can be submitted either digitally or in paper form. We recommend using the digital process.

For more information about both procedures, please visit the websites of the German pension service:

www.rentenservice.de/LB (paper proof-of-life certificate)
www.rentenservice.de/DLN (digital proof-of-life certificate)

We recommend the digital procedure because it is secure, free of charge, and convenient. You can complete the process from home using your smartphone or tablet by scanning the QR code provided. This procedure is especially useful because some agencies are unable to provide a confirmation of receipt.

The letter for the digital proof-of-life certificate, including the relevant QR code, will be sent to you together with the notice regarding your pension adjustment amount and the paper version of the proof-of-life certificate.

Please note that if you would like to obtain confirmation for your proof-of-life certificate, you may also contact local authorities such as the German Society of the City of New York, the police, local city administrations, pension insurance providers, health insurance providers, financial institutions, the Red Cross, parish offices, or rabbinates to notarize the certificate. You do not necessarily need to visit a German mission or a German honorary consul.

However, if you would like to visit a German mission, please follow these instructions: click here .

Certificate of Conduct

This service is for a Certificate of Conduct (“Führungszeugnis”) issued by the Federal Office of Justice (“Bundesamt für Justiz”).

In the Federal Republic of Germany, all police records are filed with the Federal Central Criminal Register, the so called “Bundeszentralregister” (BZR).

If you wish to apply for a Certificate of Conduct (“Führungszeugnis”), please read the information and download the application form on the website of the Federal Office of Justice, which is available in English.

Please bring the following documents with you:

Passport
Driver’s license
Proof of residency

Your signature on the application can be notarized by the German Honorary Consul.

For more information, click here .

German Tax Refund (VAT)

Certification by the German Honorary Consul is possible. A plausible written explanation must be provided stating why it was not possible to receive the export stamp at the port of departure from Germany.

The same procedure applies as with the customs service. Please bring:

Original receipt
Export papers or Tax Free Shopping Check
Purchased goods (unused or unworn, in original packaging, and with price tag)
Passport, driver’s license, and proof of residency (for example, an electric bill)

Please note that certification can only be issued for goods purchased in Germany. For goods purchased in other EU member states, please contact the respective embassy or consulate.

Please also make sure to present the goods to the correct German mission. There are nine German missions in the United States.

One of the requirements for receiving the tax exemption is that the goods must be exported before the end of the third calendar month following the month of purchase.

If the purchased goods are presented to the competent German foreign mission after that deadline, the time of export must be proven through appropriate documentation, such as an airline ticket or an entry stamp in your passport.

For more information, click here .

Naturalization Certificate Pickup

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First Time Passport Application

Temporary Passport Application

Emergency Passport

Biometrics

Incomplete Application

How old is the applicant?

Minors

IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT:

Adults (18+)

German Notarization and Document Services

Certified Copies (originals required)

Marriage Registration and Name Declaration

Birth/Name Declaration

Adult Name Declaration (18+)

Minor Name Declaration (0–17)

Registration of Divorce

Name Declaration after Dissolution of a Marriage — contact office

Signature Authentication for Business Purposes

Claim of Inheritance (prepared by a German attorney)

Renunciation of Inheritance

Proof of Life

Certificate of Conduct

German Tax Refund (VAT)

Naturalization Certificate Pickup

Other Consular Services

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