German Pension withdraw

mrsrini671 · 2025-10-14T04:46:08+02:00

Find out if you need to sign your German pension withdrawal form V0901 in front of a consul or if a local notary in India is enough.

mrsrini671 New member

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mrsrini671New member14 October 2025 02:46:08

Hi, i worked in Germany for 3.5 years two years back i moved to India. i am eligible to withdraw my pension benefits sine i was away in Germany for two years and worked less than 5 years. i am filling form V0901. My question here in this form Section 13, i have to sign. Do i need to go German consulte and sign in front of them or Notary in India is sufficient.

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany/Singapore Expert14 October 2025 06:44:12

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This is a very specific question that readers of this forum are unlikely to be able to answer.

I think it is best you ask the consulate, or the relevant authority in Germany!

TominStuttgart Germany Expert

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TominStuttgartGermany Expert14 October 2025 12:19:52

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Never dealt with such a thing but Googled the form V0901 (link below). It needs to be filed with the Deutsche Rentenversicherung (German Retirement Insurance office). They are obviously the ones to contact with any such question.

The form is wirtten in both German and English. Section 13 states that any documentation needs to be submitted in its original for OR be certified/notarized by the issueing agency in the corressponding country. Thus an India issued document needs to be notarized in India and a German issued one by the German issuing agent.

As far as the signature, it doesn't mention requiring a witness or notarization of any kind. Maybe best to ask them directly if in doubt.