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Gewerbezentralregister (Central Trade Register) - Request Information

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Machine translation of the German page, 2026-09-15. The German original is binding.
The Gewerbezentralregister (central trade register) is a register in which entries on: administrative decisions (e.g. trade prohibitions, revocation of permits, etc.), fine decisions for regulatory offences, and certain criminal convictions connected with the exercise of a trade are recorded. With the Gewerbezentralregisterauszug (extract from the central trade register), you as a trader can prove your reliability, i.e. that no such entries exist against you. Extracts from the Gewerbezentralregister are distinguished according to whether they are intended: • for private purposes (for example for your employer or when applying for a contract), or • for authorities (known as a "behördlicher Gewerbezentralregisterauszug" [official extract from the central trade register], also called "Gewerbezentralregisterauszug zur Vorlage bei einer Behörde" [extract from the central trade register for submission to an authority]). Which type of extract from the Gewerbezentralregister you need depends on the purpose of the request. The extract from the Gewerbezentralregister is issued by the Bundesamt für Justiz (Federal Office of Justice) in Bonn. If the extract from the Gewerbezentralregister is needed for private purposes, it is sent to you by post at your address. An extract for official purposes always goes directly to the authority. The Gewerbezentralregister distinguishes between private individuals (natural persons) and partnerships or corporations (legal entities).

Book an appointment

Book an appointment (service.berlin.de)

Requirements

• For the online application: activated online ID function (eID) service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/329833/ for private individuals and partnerships/corporations For this you will need: • Your electronic identity card, the Union citizen's card (eID card), or the electronic residence permit (eAT), each with the online ID function (eID) activated, and your PIN, • an external card reader or a modern, NFC-enabled smartphone with an Android or iOS operating system, • the "AusweisApp" software • For the application in person as a natural person: residential address in Berlin, personal appearance (representation possible) If you are represented, your representative will need a power of attorney from you. • For the application in person as a legal representative for a legal entity: power of representation (Vertretungsbefugnis) The representative of the legal entity (corporation or association of persons) may not be represented by an authorized agent, for example a lawyer, when submitting the application.

Documents you need

• Apply for information from the Gewerbezentralregister (Central Trade Register) Possible online, or you can submit the application in person at a Bürgeramt (citizens' office) of your choice (with or without an appointment). • Identity document Personalausweis (identity card) or passport, Aufenthaltstitel (residence permit), eID card • For a Gewerbezentralregister extract to be submitted to an authority: name of the authority and file reference number • Name and address of the authority the Gewerbezentralregister extract is intended for • File reference number and purpose of use • For corporations or partnerships, additionally: register extract An extract from the Handelsregister (commercial register), Vereinsregister (register of associations) or Genossenschaftsregister (register of cooperatives) of the respective competent local court (Amtsgericht), showing the legal power of representation.

Fees

13.00 euros

Legal basis

• Gewerbeordnung (GewO, Trade Regulation Act) Sections 149 et seq. www.gesetze-im-internet.de/gewo/BJNR002450869.html#BJNR00245

Who is responsible

• Bürgeramt (citizens' office) For private individuals: You can submit the application at any Berlin Bürgeramt of your choice (regardless of your place of residence), also without booking an appointment (Termin) in advance. Some locations optionally continue to also offer appointment booking. • Ordnungsamt (public order office) For corporations or associations of persons: The Ordnungsamt of the district in which the head office is located.

Responsible for you

Choose a location; the appointment itself is booked on the original page.

Original

German original

Service number 327835 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/327835/