The German certificate of conduct is issued by the Federal Office of Justice in Germany. The mission only confirms the applicant's identity and signature on the paper application.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy Canberra and Consulate General Sydney (also an Australian notary or police station can confirm).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Germany.
How to apply
Complete the application form | book an appointment | bring ID (passport, German ID or Australian licence) for confirmation | send the confirmed original by post to Germany; online application needs an electronic German ID
Documents you need
- Completed application form
- Passport, German ID or (non-Germans) Australian driver's licence
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: EUR 36 for the confirmation
Good to know
Fee of the Federal Office of Justice is separate and not published on the page. Fees are set in euro and converted to AUD at the mission's rate (rounded to AUD 0.50); cash only in AUD; Canberra and Sydney take Visa/Mastercard physical cards only (fees page, no date shown, copyright 2026).
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Germany's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Germany in Australia
- Birth registration and name declaration
- Certificate of German citizenship
- Certification of signatures and copies, apostille information
- Corpse or urn transport permit
- German ID card (Personalausweis)
- Lost passport and travel permit in lieu of passport
- Marriage registration and name declaration
- National (long-term) visa
- Passport for adults (over 18)
- Passport for minors (under 18)
- Pension life certificate
- Power of attorney and declaration signature certification
- Short-stay Schengen visa
- Temporary passport
- Working Holiday visa