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Objection to an official decision

Widerspruch gegen einen Bescheid

If you disagree with a decision (Jobcenter, Familienkasse, housing benefit office …), you can lodge an objection. It is free.

When and deadline

The deadline is usually 1 month after receipt (see the instructions at the end of the letter). You can object first and send reasons later.

Legal basis: § 84 SGG, § 70 VwGO

Tips

• Sign it. Plain email is not enough – send by post, fax or the authority's online mailbox. • Keep proof of sending. • Free advice centres help with reasons.

Preview of the letter

Widerspruch gegen den Bescheid vom [Datum des Bescheids] ([Worum geht es? (z. B. Grundsicherungsgeld, Kindergeld)])

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

hiermit lege ich gegen Ihren Bescheid vom [Datum des Bescheids], Aktenzeichen [Aktenzeichen / Kundennummer / BG-Nummer], fristgerecht Widerspruch ein.

Begründung: [Begründung (optional – sonst „Begründung folgt“)]

Bitte bestätigen Sie mir den Eingang dieses Schreibens.

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Please write in German or Latin letters – the letter goes to a German office.

Sender (you)

Letter details

Then: print, sign and send by post, fax or the authority's online mailbox. Keep proof.

General help with filling in forms, not individual legal advice. Free advice centres in your city can help with questions.

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