| Mode of payment | Where/type of transmittal | Payment date | Notices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer or cash deposit at a bank | The day is relevant when the amount is credited to the fee account of the DPMA (not the date of the transfer)! * | Date when the amount is credited to the fee account of the DPMA | Please pay attention to bank charges and transfer times! |
| Direct debit collection | Valid SEPA core direct debit mandate and specification of the purpose of use of the mandate (A 9532.1) | Date of receipt of the forms by mail | Use required forms |
| Specification of the purpose of use of the mandate (A 9532.1) for a SEPA core direct debit mandate, which has already been submitted | Date of receipt of the form by mail or by fax | Use required form; additional payment list/Avis (advice note), if necessary | |
| SEPA core direct debit mandate by fax | Date of receipt of the fax | Only valid if the signed original form is received within one month by the DPMA | |
| SEPA core direct debit mandate sent by fax in advance; original to follow by mail | Date of receipt of the form by mail | In case of failure to meet the above mentioned one-month time limit |
Detailed information on costs and fees is available in the information leaflet Information Concerning Costs, Fees and Expenses [PDF, 432 KB] .
Contact & questions
Do you have any questions?
Then please have a look at the overview of frequently asked questions and answers.
You can also call us or send us an e-mail.
- For all general questions concerning fees and payment transactions you can call our Central Customer Care and Services (+49 89 2195-1000).
- For special questions on payment transactions please call our hotline at +49 89 2195-4500.
- For inquiries on payment transactions please send an e-mail to zahlungsverkehr@dpma.de