Find Local Support
This page helps you find the responsible local Jobcenter more easily and use the official digital access for office search more quickly and safely.
This page is right for you if:
- you are looking for the Jobcenter responsible for you,
- you want to find the address or location of an office,
- you want to check which office is responsible for your place of residence,
- or you want to better understand the official way of searching locally.
This page is not the right place if:
- you want to apply for Citizen’s Benefit for the first time,
- you only want to submit a renewal application,
- you only want to report a change,
- or you only want to upload documents.
What this page is about:
Many people do not immediately know which Jobcenter is responsible for their place of residence. Through the official office search, you can find the correct local office. This is important if you are looking for addresses, contact persons, local directions, or the responsible location.
What you should prepare before taking the official step:
- your place of residence
- your postal code, if available
- the name of your city or municipality
- important documents or letters, if they include information about the responsible office
What is often required from you on the official page:
- entering your town or postal code
- selecting the responsible office
- checking the address, contact details, or further information
Important German terms:
- local Jobcenter
- office search
- responsible office
- address
- contact
- place of residence
- postal code
- appointment
The easiest way to proceed:
1. Open the official link.
2. Enter your town or postal code.
3. Check which office is responsible for you.
4. Write down the address, contact details, and other important information.
5. If necessary, compare the information with letters or notices you have already received.
Additional note:
If you need language or organisational support, it may also be helpful, depending on your situation, to look for recognised advice centres or social support services in your city.
Common misunderstandings:
- The nearest office is not always automatically the responsible office.
- Jobcenter is not the same as the Employment Agency.
- A local search does not automatically replace an official application or an official notification.
Next useful step:
If you are not sure which office is responsible for you, first find your local Jobcenter and then use the correct official service or the right digital section.
Official direct link:
To the official search for the local Jobcenter
Important note:
This page is only for orientation. GETAXS is not a government authority and does not represent any public office. All official applications, decisions, messages, and appointments take place only through the responsible official offices and their original digital services.
This help is free of charge and is only intended to provide better orientation.