Building file inspection
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The Oberbergischer Kreis maintains approximately 130,000 building files in its archive dating back to 1934.
As the owner of a developed property, you can view the building files related to your property at the district building office. If these documents are available in the archive, you can view them after scheduling an appointment.
Even with a power of attorney from the owner, for example before a planned house purchase, it is possible to inspect the files.
The preparation and handing over or mailing of copies from the building file are subject to charges. The individual cost items are listed on the second page of the application for file inspection.
The following documents are required for the application:
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Application for file inspection
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Power of attorney from the property owner
(if the file inspection is to be carried out by another person) -
Identity card
(front and back) -
Proof of ownership
(e.g., current land register excerpt or latest property tax statement)
The building file contains the documents available at the responsible building supervisory authority for a specific property or building, in particular construction plans, permits, and other building law documents.
Authorized persons can view the building file at the responsible district building office and – if permitted – obtain copies of the documents within the framework of the legally regulated inspection of building files.
Note: The inspection of building files is solely intended for viewing existing building files. It is not intended for digitizing existing building files.
