Phone Number Regulations - Germany (DE)
When ordering phone numbers, documentation must be less than 3 months old for your order to be approved. Please note that one piece of documentation for each information category is sufficient.
Country Summary
Local Number Requirements in Germany
Please Note: A Commercial Register Excerpt (Handelsregisterauszug) is usually sufficient documentation to satisfy all these requirements.
| Information | Documentation Needed | Valid Documentation Types |
| Business Name | Proof of Identity |
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| Business Address Must be located in a region covered by the phone number prefix.PO Boxes are unacceptable where a local address is required. | Proof of Address in the region of Germany
(Dated within the last 3 months) |
|
| Business Registration Number | Proof of Business Registration Number |
|
| Authorized Representative’s Phone Number | No documentation needed |
Mobile Number Requirements in Germany
Please Note: A Commercial Register Excerpt (Handelsregisterauszug) is usually sufficient documentation to satisfy all these requirements.
| Information | Documentation Needed | Valid Documentation Types |
| Business Name | Proof of Identity |
|
| Business Address Must be within the Germany. PO Boxes are unacceptable where a local address is required. | Proof of Address in Germany. (Dated within the last 3 months) |
|
| Business Registration Number | Proof of Business Registration Number |
|
| German VAT Number | No documentation required. | |
| Authorized Representative’s Name | No documentation required. | |
| Authorized Representative’s Email | No documentation required. | |
| Website | No documentation required. |
Toll-Free Number Requirements in Germany
Needed regulation and documents might vary, please contact your Account Manager for further information.
Last updated: June 15, 2026
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