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Request access to a closed building file

You must apply to inspect a closed building file if you need information about a construction project. Building files are created in connection with the processing and approval of building applications. A building file includes all documents and drawings created in connection with projects on a building plot.

  • Basic information

    If you wish to view the documentation for a completed construction project on your property, you must submit a request to the relevant building control authority.

    The documentation contains:

    • the building file with the essential documents relating to the building permit, such as floor plans or details of the year of construction and living space,
    • the structural stability certificate (statics),
    • the certificate of separation in accordance with the German Condominium Act (WEG),
    • files on the garage courtyard, or
    • files relating to the allotment garden.

    Requirements

    You must prove that you are either the owner or the holder of a heritable building right to the property on which the building project is located. 

    • Alternatively, you must demonstrate your legitimate interest (e.g. by presenting a power of attorney or a certificate of inheritance).
    • The property in question must be located in the municipality of Bremen.
    • The construction project must be completed.

  • Procedure

    You can request access to these documents via the online service or in paper form.

    Online service

    • Use the online service
    • There you can fill out the application and submit the necessary documents.
    • If the requirements under §29BremVwVfG are met, you will receive the building file in electronic form.
    • You will receive an encrypted link to download the building file by e-mail and the access code in a second e-mail.
    • You will also receive a cost notification in this way.

    In writing

    • You can apply for access in writing.
    • To do so, submit an application and send your request by post or digitally.
    • After checking the jurisdiction and completeness, you will receive a response by post or digitally. 

    More information

    Files that have been digitised are only available as digital copies. The download link sent to you is valid for 7 days and contains the invoice.

    For a variety of reasons, a building file may not be available, meaning that your request to view a specific building file cannot be fulfilled. We apologise for any inconvenience.

  • Competent Department

    Contact Person

  • Online Services

    • Inspection of closed construction files
      The Senator for Building, Mobility and Urban Development grants access to closed building files. As a matter of principle, inspection of files can only be granted to property owners, heritable building owners or authorized representatives.

  • Fees / Costs

    Access to the digital construction file:
    A basic fee of 40.00 euros is charged for the provision of the digital archive file (including the first 25 MB). The download itself is free of charge. An additional fee of 30.00 euros is charged for each additional 50 MB or part thereof. The maximum fee per file is 400.00 euros.

    Inspection of the analog building file:
    30.00 € per property

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    None.

    How long does it take to process

    Not specified.

  • Legal Bases

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 03.02.2026

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