Who can apply for access to the ZMR?
Access to the Central Population Register (ZMR) is subject to specific requirements and is regulated by Section 16a (5) of the Registration Act (MeldeG).
Retrieve an Extract from the Business Register
Enter the company name, Business Register Number (FN) or VAT Identification Number (UID) to receive the current extract instantly.
Access for other authorised users can only be granted if a person or company submits an application to the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) and proves that regular residence registration enquiries are necessary for the commercial assertion or enforcement of rights or claims.
Typical professional groups with access to the ZMR include:
- Lawyers
- Notaries
- Debt collection agencies
- Property management companies
- Banks
- Insurance companies
You get supported by fbgb in submitting the application to the Federal Ministry of the Interior and accompanies the process until approval is granted.
Further information on the Central Register of Residents (ZMR) is available on the website of the Federal Ministry of the Interior.
Example Extract from the Business Register
