Practical guide
SCHUFA: credit report or personal data copy
Source text as of 2 September 2026 · General information
A document for a landlord or contract is not necessarily the same as the free personal data copy under Article 15 GDPR.
Documents and information to prepare
- Full name and date of birth
- Current and relevant previous addresses
- ID for verification where requested
- Email and contact details
- Purpose: presentation to a third party or checking your own data
- Available identification method: eID, PIN-Brief or the procedure specified by SCHUFA
Important to know
The Article 15 GDPR Datenkopie is free and contains sensitive information for your own use. A separate product with limited information may be needed for a landlord or another third party.
Official sources and forms
Official meineSCHUFA portalThis guide provides general information. The institution or provider may request additional documents depending on your circumstances.