Clarify pension insurance account

  • Performance specification

    If you are or were in the statutory pension insurance, you have a pension insurance account. All data that is important for your pension is stored here.
    The German Pension Insurance stores in it:

    • Working hours
    • Training times
    • Sick leave
    • Periods of unemployment and
    • Child-raising periods

    You can view the data stored there at any time. You can also have your insurance history checked at any time.
    If you are 43 years old and your address is up to date, the pension insurance company will automatically send you an insurance history. This allows you to check the data stored. You will then receive an insurance history every 6 years.
    If the data stored is incomplete or incorrect, you should have it corrected or supplemented in good time. To do this, you must submit an account clarification application. The amount of your future pension can only be calculated correctly if your insurance account is complete and correct. This will also speed up the processing of your future pension application. We can also give you better advice on pension provision if your details are correct.
    Timely account clarification is also important because health insurance funds, employment agencies and employers only keep documents for a certain period of time.

  • Teaser

    In order to check whether the data for your later pension are complete and correct, you can apply for clarification of your insurance account with the pension insurance.

  • Process flow

    You can submit your application online, in person or in writing.

    Online application:

    • You can find detailed information on the procedure on the website of the German Pension Insurance (DRV) under "Online services".
    • If you follow the link "Submit application", you will be guided through the further steps and can select the desired application.
    • Alternatively, you can use the online services with registration. For example, you can see immediately which insurance periods have already been recorded. You also save time and do not have to re-enter data you already know.
    • Complete the application in full and upload the required documents.
    • Submit your application online.
    • You will receive a transmission confirmation.
    • The competent pension insurance institution will examine your application.
    • You will receive a decision on your application.

    Personal application:

    • Compile the necessary documents for your application and make an appointment with the DRV.
    • When making an appointment online, your personal data and, if possible, your insurance number are required.
    • You can select a desired counselling centre and your desired date. Depending on the availability of free appointments, you will receive a proposal for a binding counselling appointment.
    • During your personal interview, your application will be recorded electronically and forwarded online to the competent pension insurance institution.
    • The competent pension insurance institution will examine your application.
    • You will receive a decision on your application.

    Written request:

    • Go to the DRV website.
    • Download the desired application form.
    • You can also collect the form in person from the information and advice centres.
    • Complete and sign the application form and attach the required documents.
    • Send all documents
      • by post to your pension insurance institution or
      • hand them in at one of the local advice centres.
    • The competent pension insurance institution will examine your application.
    • You will receive a decision on your application.

    A person you trust can also submit your application on your behalf. For this purpose, please submit a power of attorney to the pension insurance. As long as the power of attorney is valid, the pension insurance will only contact the person authorised by you.

    If you give your consent to electronic communication, all correspondence can be done online. Either use the electronic mailbox under online services with registration or De-Mail.

  • Requirements

    • You are or were insured with the German Pension Insurance.

  • Which documents are required?

    • You will be shown which proofs or documents are required when you submit your application electronically.
    • If you use the application form, you can see from it what evidence is required.
    • These can be, for example:
      • Testimonials,
      • Certificates from health insurance companies or
      • Remuneration statements

  • What are the fees?

    There are no costs for you.

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    You do not have to meet any deadlines.

  • Legal basis

  • Applications / Forms

    Forms available: Yes

    Written form required: Yes

    Informal application possible: No

    Personal appearance required: No

    Online services available: Yes

  • What else should I know?

    There are no indications or special features.


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