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Procedure
To receive citizen's allowance, you must submit an application. To do this, contact your job center. You can also do this online.
Apply for Citizen's Allowance in writing:
- Go to your local job center. It is located in the district or city where you usually live or are registered.
- Your personal situation will be discussed at the Jobcenter and you will be given all the application forms and documents you need to complete.
- The application forms can be sent to you if you wish, for example in a telephone call or by e-mail. You can also find the application forms on the Internet.
- Fill in the application forms for Citizen's Allowance. You can get help with this at the Jobcenter or use the instructions for completing the form, which are available in German.
- Hand in your complete application documents to your Jobcenter. This also includes
- Proof of rent, heating and ancillary costs and
- proof of income and assets.
- The Jobcenter will decide on your application. You will be notified of the decision on your application in writing by post.
Apply for citizen's allowance online:
- Simply and conveniently access the online application for Citizen's Allowance on the Federal Employment Agency's website.
- Follow the instructions and instructions for completing the application online.
- If you already have supporting documents for your application, please upload these as well. If you are not yet able or do not wish to submit any supporting documents, you can do so later or when your Jobcenter asks you to do so.
- The Jobcenter will decide on your application. You will be notified of the decision on your application in writing by post or online.
