What does Bescheinigung mean?
A Bescheinigung is a document in which an organisation officially confirms something.
die Bescheinigung · die Bescheinigungen (plural)
For example, your employer confirms your income, the school confirms attendance, or the doctor confirms that you are ill.
Offices often ask for a Bescheinigung as a Nachweis (proof). Without it, they usually cannot finish checking your application.
There are forms for many Bescheinigungen. They often come with the office's letter.
If you cannot get a Bescheinigung in time, tell the office. Give the reason.
Example sentence
Bitte reichen Sie eine Bescheinigung Ihres Arbeitgebers über Ihr Einkommen ein.
Please submit a Bescheinigung from your employer about your income.
What you can do
Send copies and keep the originals. Ask first whether the office needs an original.
Related words
- Nachweis A Nachweis is a document that proves something, for example your income, your rent or your address.
- Antrag With an Antrag (application), you ask an office for something, for example money or a permit.
- Mitwirkungspflicht If you apply for or receive social benefits, you have a Mitwirkungspflicht (duty to cooperate). You must help the office check your case.
- Anlage An Anlage is an extra sheet or document that belongs to a letter or an application.