Since the Prostitute Protection Act came into force on July 1, 2017, binding regulations for the practice of prostitution have applied nationwide. Anyone who engages in prostitution in Germany is obliged to register with the authorities and receive health advice beforehand.

The obligation to register and seek advice applies without exception to all people who provide sexual services in return for payment. The health consultation and registration must take place in person.

A certificate of registration will be issued. This is valid nationwide.

Persons between the ages of 18 and 21 must have their registration certificate renewed after one year. For persons over 21 years of age, the registration must be renewed after two years.