Energy Certificate

An energy performance certificate (Energieausweis) is an official document that is mandatory for e.g. the sale or financing of a property. The certified energy consultants of our service provider mvn.energy deliver the demand-based certificate (Bedarfsausweis) or the consumption-based certificate (Verbrauchsausweis) usually within 2 business days. Legally valid for 10 years (GEG-compliant) & DIBt-certified.

Services currently available only in Germany

Legally valid for 10 years

Delivery: 2 business days

Provider: Moovin

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VERBRAUCHSAUSWEIS

This certificate is based on the actual energy consumption of the building over the past three years. It provides a clear insight into energy efficiency based on real data, making it suitable for properties with sufficient historical energy usage.

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BEDARFSAUSWEIS

This certificate assesses the building's energy efficiency based on its design and characteristics rather than actual consumption. It’s ideal for new constructions or buildings without a long history of energy use, providing a theoretical estimate of energy needs.

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Key details for both products

Both certificates provide a legally valid record of your building’s energy efficiency, downloadable directly after completion.

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Processing Time

Typically 2 business day if all information is correct; delays may occur if additional details are required.

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Legal Validity

Each certificate is legally compliant for 10 years under GEG 2020, with an official registration number from the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt).

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“Whether based on actual usage or energy demand, our energy certificates offer legally binding documentation with official DIBt registration, ensuring real estate professionals have fast, accurate, and compliant energy assessments for every property.”

Suzanne Le Mouel

Head of Marketing

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Bauakte

Bauakte is the German construction file required for property transactions. Backbone sources it via DocEstate in 1 to 8 weeks, in three tiers: Essentiell (key documents), Standard (full project documentation), Premium (with structural calculations).

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Land Register

A land register extract (Grundbuchauszug) is the official, complete transcript of all entries held for a specific plot of land or property at the land register of the local court (Amtsgericht). Every land register record begins with a cover sheet, followed by the inventory section and three divisions: Division I (Who is the owner?), Division II (Encumbrances and restrictions, such as rights of way, rights of residence, and pre-emption rights) and Division III (Land charges, such as mortgages or bank charges). The structure is always the same.

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Dimensioned floor plan incl. living area calculation

The qualified living area calculation is a compilation of the living space of a property that always bears the signature of an architect, structural engineer, or expert. It is commonly used in the marketing (rental/sale) of a property, for financing applications with banks, or for the preparation of the property tax return. Available options are the calculation according to the Living Space Ordinance (Wohnflächenverordnung / WoFlV) or DIN 277.

Published on

01 April 2025

Latest update on

29 April 2026

Frequently asked questions

Verbrauchsausweis or Bedarfsausweis — which one do I need?

Verbrauchsausweis is based on the actual energy consumption of the building over the past three years. It's suitable for properties with sufficient historical energy usage data. Bedarfsausweis assesses the building's energy efficiency based on its design and characteristics (insulation, heating system, windows). It's required for new constructions, listed buildings, and properties without a long history of energy use.

How long is the Energy Certificate valid, and how fast can I get it?

Delivery is typically 2 business days if all information is correct (delays may occur if additional details are required). The certificate is legally valid for 10 years under the German GEG 2020 (Gebäudeenergiegesetz), with an official registration number from the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt).

Is the Energy Certificate required for selling or renting a property in Germany?

Yes. Since 2014, the Energieausweis is legally required when selling or renting any property in Germany. It must be presented to prospective buyers or tenants at viewing, with the energy efficiency class declared in listing advertisements. Failure to provide it can result in fines up to 15,000 euros.