Request Schufa information free of charge - how it works

The Schufa information is free of charge for you once a year. In this article we explain how you can request this self-disclosure and what there is to consider.

How to find Schufa's free application form

You can request information free of charge on the homepage meineschufa.de. At first glance, you will only see the fee-based queries.

• Navigate to the "Information" menu item on the Schufa homepage.
• A page opens on which you can scroll down to the bottom, past all paid offers.
• There you will find the item "Data copy (according to Art. 15 GDPR)".
• Click on the "More info and order" link.
• On this page you will be presented with two offers: a fee-based information and to the right the free data copy.
• Click on "Order now" under the free offer.
• Now you can request the self-disclosure directly online.
• By the way: On some dubious websites you will still find application forms for the Schufa self-disclosure for downloading. You should stay away from this!
• Tip: You can also follow the steps up to the form in our picture gallery.

How to request Schufa information

First you have to fill out the form completely.

• Scan your ID card and upload it.
• If you do not have a German identity card, use your passport and enclose a copy of your registration certificate.
• Your first and last name, complete address, date of birth and place of birth must be visible on the documents. (You can blacken all other information, as well as your photo).
• Now you need a little more patience, because it can take six weeks to get your information.

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Select the "Information" menu item on the homepage.

Then scroll to the bottom of the page and select "More info and order".

In the right column you will find the free Schufa information.

Fill out the form online and then send it off.