Life Certificates

Life Certificates sent from Germany can be attested by consular officers at all German missions in India. Please come in person for the certification, along with your passport or other appropriate photo ID.

The attestation of life certificates for public pension payments is free of charge. In case of company pensions, the applicable charge for the life certificate attestation is €34.07, payable in Indian rupees.
Please note that the Embassy or Consulate General cannot send the certificates to Germany.

Pension Certificates
Applications and information regarding your German pension can be found on the website of the German Pension Fund.

You are required to have your identity and signature on the application certified by a consular officer. Please come in person for the certification, along with your passport or other appropriate photo ID. The certification is free of charge.

Please note that the Embassy or Consulate General cannot send the certificates to Germany.