The register of associations is public and its purpose is to make the factual and legal circumstances of the associations entered in the register of associations easily identifiable for third parties at all times, thereby increasing security in legal transactions. By obtaining information, you can find out, for example, who represents an association externally as a board member. You can also search for the name of the association, its registered office and the date the articles of association were drawn up. Anyone can obtain information from the register of associations. You can have copies of the entries in the register of associations made by the local court, which can also be certified if required. You can easily search the register of associations via the Internet. via the Internet.

For further information, please contact the local court responsible for the association's registered office. You can research this here:

• Justice portal of the Federation and the Länder - List of places and courts