Registration form explained
German registration forms can feel difficult if the key terms are not familiar. This page explains common form language in simple English.
Common fields users ask about
Familienname
Usually your family name or last name.
Vorname
Usually your first name or given name.
Geburtsname
Usually your birth name, for example a maiden name where applicable.
Familienstand
Your marital or family status.
Staatsangehörigkeit
Your nationality or citizenship.
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This page provides general informational guidance only. Form wording and local process details can differ.