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VwVfG

Abbreviation for Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz

In short and in plain language

The VwVfG is the German law on how public bodies deal with cases.

Among other things, it covers how forms and official decisions are handled.

This also applies when it is done online.

Definition
The VwVfG is the German Administrative Procedure Act. Among other things, it governs how applications and official decisions are handled, including in electronic form.

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