Free letter templates (Musterbriefe)
Ready-to-send letters for German bureaucracy — cancellations, objections, GDPR requests and more. Fill in the blanks, copy, sign, send. Free, no signup.
Authorities & objections
Object to an official decision (Behörden-Widerspruch) Free template letter to object to any German official decision (Bescheid) within the 1-month deadline of § 70 VwGO — fill in, print and sign. Object to a Kindergeld decision (Kindergeld-Widerspruch) Free template letter to object to a Kindergeld decision from the Familienkasse within the deadline — copy, fill in the blanks, print and sign. Object to a Jobcenter decision (Jobcenter-Widerspruch) Free template letter to object to a Jobcenter or Bürgergeld decision (Bescheid) within the legal deadline — fill in the blanks, print and sign. Object to a health insurance denial (Krankenkasse-Widerspruch) Free template letter to object to a German health insurance benefit denial within the 1-month deadline of § 84 SGG and request full file review. Apply for broadcast fee exemption (Rundfunkbeitrag-Befreiung) Free template letter to apply for exemption from the German broadcast fee (Rundfunkbeitrag) while receiving Bürgergeld, BAföG or similar benefits. Request a deadline extension (Fristverlängerung) Free template letter to ask a German authority for a deadline extension on a pending matter — state the reason, propose a new date, print and sign. Appeal an Austrian official decision (Beschwerde gegen Bescheid) Free template letter to appeal an Austrian official decision (Bescheid) within the 4-week deadline of § 7 VwGVG — fill in, print and sign. Appeal an Austrian tax decision (Beschwerde gemäß § 243 BAO) Free template letter to appeal an Austrian tax Bescheid within the 1-month deadline of § 243 BAO — fill in, print and send to Finanzamt Österreich. Submit documents for Austrian family allowance (Familienbeihilfe Unterlagen) Free template letter to send requested documents to Finanzamt Österreich for Austrian family allowance (Familienbeihilfe) — with enclosure list. Object to a Swiss official order (Einsprache gegen Verfügung) Free template letter to file an Einsprache against a Swiss Verfügung within the usual 30-day deadline — fill in, print, sign and send.
Housing & rent
Terminate your rental contract (Mietvertrag Kündigung) Free template letter to cancel a German apartment lease with the legal 3-month notice — copy, fill in the blanks, print and sign. Report apartment defects & reduce your rent (Mängelanzeige + Mietminderung) Free template letter to report apartment defects (Mängelanzeige) to your landlord and announce a rent reduction under § 536 BGB — fill in, print and sign. Object to your utility-cost statement (Nebenkostenabrechnung Widerspruch) Free template letter to object to your German utility-cost statement (Nebenkostenabrechnung), request receipt inspection and pay under reservation. Demand your rental deposit back (Kaution Rückforderung) Free template letter to demand your rental deposit (Kaution) back after moving out, with a 14-day payment deadline and your bank details — fill in and send. Object to a rent increase (Mieterhöhung Widerspruch) Free template letter to object to a rent increase and demand justification based on the local Mietspiegel — copy, fill in the blanks, print and sign. Request permission to sublet a room (Untermieterlaubnis Antrag) Free template letter to ask your landlord for permission to sublet a room (§ 553 BGB) — state subtenant, start date and your reason, then print and sign. Notify a company of your new address (Umzugsmitteilung) Free template letter to notify a company or authority of your new address after moving in Germany — includes reference number, old and new address. Terminate your Austrian rental contract (Mietvertrag Kündigung Österreich) Free template letter to terminate an Austrian apartment lease with the 1-month MRG notice to month-end — copy, fill in, print and sign. Request a rent reduction in Switzerland (Mietzinssenkung) Free template to request a rent reduction in Switzerland after a reference-interest-rate drop (Art. 270a OR) — the landlord must reply within 30 days.
Contracts & purchases
Revoke an online purchase (Widerruf Onlinekauf) Free template to revoke an online purchase within the 14-day withdrawal right (§ 355 BGB) and claim a full refund including shipping costs. Complain about defective goods (Reklamation / Mängelrüge) Free template letter to complain about defective goods under German warranty law (§ 437 BGB) and demand repair or replacement with a firm deadline. Cancel your gym membership (Fitnessstudio Kündigung) Free template letter to cancel a German gym membership at the earliest possible date, stop further fees and get written confirmation of the end date. Cancel your mobile contract (Handyvertrag Kündigung) Free template to cancel a German mobile phone contract at the end of the minimum term (§ 56 TKG), block tacit renewal and request number porting info. Cancel any subscription (Abo Kündigung) Free template letter to cancel any subscription — streaming, magazine or app — at the next possible date, with an express objection to tacit renewal. Cancel an insurance policy (Versicherung Kündigung) Free template letter to cancel a German insurance policy at the end of the insurance year (ordentliche Kündigung) — fill in, print, sign and send. Cancel your Swiss basic health insurance (Grundversicherung Kündigung) Free template to cancel your Swiss basic health insurance (Grundversicherung, KVG) — must reach the insurer by 30 November; send by registered mail.
Work & employment
Resign from your job (Arbeitsvertrag Kündigung) Free template for a German employee resignation with statutory notice (§ 622 BGB), requesting a qualified reference and written confirmation. Request a qualified employment reference (Arbeitszeugnis) Free template letter to request a qualified employment reference (qualifiziertes Arbeitszeugnis, § 109 GewO) from your former German employer. Apply for parental leave (Elternzeit Antrag) Free template to apply for parental leave in Germany (Elternzeit, § 16 BEEG) — state your leave period and get written confirmation from your employer. Request part-time working hours (Teilzeit Antrag) Free template to request part-time hours in Germany (§ 8 TzBfG) — propose your new weekly hours and schedule, observing the 3-month notice period.
Money & banking
Dispute a debt collection claim (Inkasso bestreiten) Free template letter to dispute a German debt collection (Inkasso) claim: demand proof of the contract and block reporting to credit agencies. Close your bank account (Kontokündigung) Free template letter to terminate a German bank account, transfer the remaining balance to your new IBAN and get written confirmation of closure. Claim flight compensation (EU 261/2004) Free template letter to claim 250-600 € compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight under EU Regulation 261/2004, with a 14-day payment deadline. Propose an installment plan (Ratenzahlung) Free template letter to propose an installment payment plan to a German creditor — set the monthly rate and first payment date, print and sign. Object to a Swiss debt collection (Rechtsvorschlag gegen Betreibung) Free template to declare a Rechtsvorschlag against a Swiss Betreibung within 10 days of the Zahlungsbefehl (Art. 74 SchKG) — also possible orally at the Betreibungsamt.
Data & privacy
Request a copy of your personal data (DSGVO Datenauskunft, Art. 15) Free GDPR template letter to request a copy of all personal data a company stores about you (Art. 15 GDPR), with the one-month statutory deadline. Demand deletion of your personal data (DSGVO Datenlöschung, Art. 17) Free GDPR template letter to demand deletion of your personal data (Art. 17 GDPR) including written confirmation — copy, fill in, print and sign. Request your free SCHUFA data copy (Selbstauskunft, Art. 15 DSGVO) Free template letter to request your free SCHUFA data copy by post (Art. 15 GDPR) — includes name, birth date, birthplace and address for identification. Object to advertising & revoke marketing consent (Werbewiderspruch) Free template letter to object to advertising and revoke marketing consent (Art. 21 GDPR, § 7 UWG) and have your data blocked for marketing use.
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Free templates for convenience — not legal advice. Check the details for your specific case before sending.