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German letters explained: free guides for newcomers
What common letters from German authorities, insurers and landlords mean, typical deadlines, useful phrases and where to get free help. Last reviewed: 25 October 2026.
- Jobcenter
Letter from the Jobcenter (Einladung): what it means and what to do
Got an Einladung from the Jobcenter? What the invitation means, why the appointment matters, what to bring and how to reschedule politely in German.
- Rundfunkbeitrag
Rundfunkbeitrag letter explained: what the Beitragsservice wants from you
Letter from the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice? What the Rundfunkbeitrag is, who pays, exemptions, shared flats and how to respond in time.
- Mahnung
Mahnung explained: payment reminders, Inkasso letters and the Mahnbescheid
Received a Mahnung or an Inkasso letter in Germany? How reminders, collection agencies and the court Mahnbescheid work — and what to do before deadlines pass.
- Finanzamt
Steuerbescheid from the Finanzamt explained: refund, back payment and Einspruch
How to read a German tax assessment (Steuerbescheid) from the Finanzamt: refund or back payment, key terms, and the one-month deadline for an Einspruch.
- Bürgeramt
Anmeldung and Meldebescheinigung: registering your address in Germany
How address registration (Anmeldung) works in Germany: the two-week rule, the landlord confirmation, what to bring to the Bürgeramt and the Meldebescheinigung.
- Ausländerbehörde
Ausländerbehörde appointment letter (Termin): what it means and how to prepare
Got a Termin letter from the Ausländerbehörde? What it means, which documents to bring, the Fiktionsbescheinigung, and how to reschedule politely in German.
- Krankenkasse
Letter from your Krankenkasse: what health insurance letters mean
Letter from your German health insurance (Krankenkasse)? Common letters — questionnaires, contributions, arrears, health card photo — and how to answer them.
- Vermieter
Nebenkostenabrechnung explained: your annual utility cost statement
How to read a German utility cost statement (Nebenkostenabrechnung): back payment or credit, the 12-month rules, checking receipts, replying to the landlord.
- Vermieter
Kündigung from your landlord: what a termination letter means
Received a Kündigung (termination) from your landlord in Germany? Form rules, notice periods, reasons, hardship objection and why you should get advice fast.
- Bußgeldstelle
Bußgeldbescheid and Anhörung: German traffic fine letters explained
Traffic fine letter in Germany? The difference between Verwarnung, Anhörungsbogen, Zeugenfragebogen and Bußgeldbescheid — and the two-week Einspruch deadline.
General information, not legal advice. Klarineo is not affiliated with any German authority.