Nearly there! The embassy has my certificate!
I sent my StAG 5 application on behalf of myself and son to the London embassy in September 2023 ( having had it gestempelt by my local consulate). AZ arrived shortly after. I heard nothing until December 25 when I was asked for a minor form clarification and again in February 26. I heard nothing more, so I emailed on 20th April 2026 asking if there was any more information outstanding. Nothing until today ( 13th May) and an email from the embassy in London asking if I could confirm my address as they want to send our certificates out! The email said it was a follow-up to an email on 20/4/26 which I apparently hadn't replied to! Checked spam and it's not there, but my email must have prompted something. So 2 years and 8 months later...
How do I get a passport now? I'm really keen to take my son to Germany during the Whit hols and show him where his Oma grew up.