vorliegt

Vorliegt is the finite form of the German verb vorliegen, used to indicate that something exists, is available, or is submitted in relation to a matter under consideration. The prefix vor- combined with liegen conveys the sense of something lying before or being present in relation to a case, i.e., in front of the decision-maker or within the record.

Vorliegen is a separable verb; in finite tenses the prefix can separate: Es liegt vor (present), Es lag vor (simple past), Es hat vorgelegen (present perfect). The infinitive is vorliegen and the past participle is vorgelegen. The noun das Vorliegen denotes the existence or presence of a condition, document, facts, or evidence, especially in administrative, legal, or formal contexts.

Usage is common in bureaucratic and formal writing. For example: “Dem Antrag liegt eine gültige Vollmacht vor” (A valid power of attorney is on file for the application). The phrase liegt vor functions as a predicate indicating availability or fulfillment of prerequisites. In English, vorliegt is typically translated as “is available,” “is in existence,” “is on file,” or “is submitted.” In legal and administrative writing, vorliegen is used to state that documents, evidence, or conditions exist or have been supplied: “Das Vorliegen der Belege wird geprüft” or “Es liegt kein schädliches Vorliegen vor.” Its usage is formal and often found in court filings, regulatory correspondence, and official reports.

See also: German verbs with separable prefixes, liegen, vorliegen in legal and administrative language.