Schufa-Auskunft (credit check) request

Overview

Use this before signing a rental contract or major purchase. Request your free annual SCHUFA self-disclosure at meineschufa.de—landlords often require it.

Timing to be aware of

Before event

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

Key date to check

ID

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• My landlord is demanding a "Schufa" report, but I only moved here last week; what do I give them?
• I need a bank account to sign my rental lease, but I can't get an Anmeldung without a lease—how do I break this loop?
• I've tried the video call verification five times, but the agent keeps hanging up saying my passport is "not supported."
• I want to make sure my rent is paid on the 1st of every month without me doing it manually; what is this called?

Related events

• Nachsendeauftrag (mail forwarding) setup
  Medium
  When triggered
• Notify bank of address change
  High
  On address change
• Keep Kaution payment records
  High
  On move-in
• Check Kaution return follow-up timing
  High
  3 months after move-out
• Check final Kaution return deadline
  High
  6 months after move-out