The Consulate will protest against cruel or unusual punishment, but this has been virtually non-existent in Germany. If you are guilty of committing a crime, you will be punished under local law. Registration of American Citizens. The Consulate General registers American citizens living in Northrhine-Westphalia. The purpose of this registration is to assist us in providing notification to Americans in emergency situations, and to help us disseminate information.
Registration can also be helpful if an American citizen has a passport lost or stolen.
Registration can be done during regular hours. Please note that American Citizen Registrations are protected by privacy laws. Information from the registry will not be given to third parties. Voter Registration American Citizens living abroad at the time of an election in their home state may often be able to vote by absentee ballot. The Consulate General can assist voters in registering in their respective state.