Document checklist
Which documents does the authority ask for?
Here you find the documents authorities usually ask for, sorted by benefit type. You tick off what you already have. We do not review your individual case: whether your documents are sufficient is decided by the authority alone.
What you find here
- A general list – of the documents authorities usually ask for.
- Sorted by benefit type – housing benefit, basic income, BAföG, child benefit – find the right list quickly.
- For self-checking – you stay in control and decide what you submit.
How to use it
- 1Choose the benefit type you are dealing with.
- 2Go through the list and tick off what you already have.
- 3If something is missing, ask your authority directly – or tell us whether we can help with the organisation.
An example
A typical list looks like this (example):
Child benefit application (Kindergeld)
- Birth certificatepresent
- Registration certificatepresent
- Tax IDmissing
Good to know
This list is general and not a review of your individual case. Whether your documents are sufficient for your application is decided by the responsible authority alone.
