There are many questions and many interesting topics on the subject of pensions. Deutsche Rentenversicherung has published various brochures to provide you with comprehensive information on all topics. The brochures initially provide you with an overview of the relevant topic.

A selection of brochures is listed below. You can find all brochures here.

Pension Service change template

This form can be used to inform Deutsche Post’s Pension Service of details regarding payments or changes in personal circumstances that affect pension payments.

Download the Pension Service change template[PDF, 128 KB]

Certificate of Life

Please complete, print and sign the certificate of life form and have it certified by an official body. Please send the completed form in the original (do not fax or e-mail) to the Pension Service.

Download the certificate of life in different languages

Authorization for direct electronic deposit

Please return fully completed and signed authorization for direct electronic deposit of pension payments from the Federal Republic of Germanyon the reverse side.

Download the publication [PDF, 465 KB]

Working in Germany and in the USA

This brochure explains the agreement with the USA and provides an overview of the most important regulations and their effects on the pension law. The brochure also contains all information in English.

Download the publication [PDF, 514 KB]

Unemployed - what you need to know

The brochure is a guide on the topic of "Unemployment and pension". It answers questions you may have if you are unemployed.

Download the publication [PDF, 394 KB]

Retirement at 67

Pension adjustment based on a new formula, new evaluation of training periods, when is professional training particularly important - here you can find a summary of the latest pension law regulations.

Download the publication [accessible to all, PDF, 470 KB]

Pension information - knowing more

To ensure that you are always informed about the latest state of your insurance account, Deutsche Rentenversicherung will send you your personal pension information year on year. This brochure tells you how pension information can help you plan your old-age pension.

Download the publication [PDF, 411 KB]

Surviving dependant’s pension: help in difficult times

The death of a relative is always a major turning point. This is made worse by worrying about one's future economic livelihood. The brochure describes how the statutory pension insurance can help mitigating the financial situation in these cases.

Download the publication [PDF, 573 KB]

Divorcees: pension compensation

In addition to a split of material and investment assets, a divorce also leads to a distribution of pension claims, which includes statutory pension insurance claims. You can find more information on this topic in this brochure.

Download the publication [PDF, 545 KB]