How to obtain a police certificate

Germany

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes.

How and where do I obtain one?

If you live in Germany
You may apply for a police clearance certificate from the Federal Central Register of the Public Prosecutor General at the Federal Court of Justice. German residents must apply for a police clearance certificate through their local registration office “Meldebehörde”. More information on how to apply for a police clearance certificate is available at www.bundesjustizamt.de

If you live outside of Germany
You should apply in person or in writing for a “Führungszeugnis”: