Official Expert Answer
This depends on the federal state and where you currently live. Common logic:
• If you live abroad: criminal record certificate/certificate of good conduct from your home country (and possibly other countries where you have lived for a long time).
• If you live in Germany: additionally a German certificate of good conduct (type of document depends on the authority) – sometimes *plus* proof from your home country.
Important: Many documents must be "current" (e.g., not older than a few months). Plan the timing, otherwise you will have to reapply.
Safest: read the checklist of your Approbationsbehörde exactly and, if unclear, ask one short question by email: "Do you also require a German certificate of good conduct?"
• If you live abroad: criminal record certificate/certificate of good conduct from your home country (and possibly other countries where you have lived for a long time).
• If you live in Germany: additionally a German certificate of good conduct (type of document depends on the authority) – sometimes *plus* proof from your home country.
Important: Many documents must be "current" (e.g., not older than a few months). Plan the timing, otherwise you will have to reapply.
Safest: read the checklist of your Approbationsbehörde exactly and, if unclear, ask one short question by email: "Do you also require a German certificate of good conduct?"