Geburtsurkunde (birth certificate) registration

Overview

Use this within one week of your child's birth in Germany. Register at the Standesamt for a birth certificate (Geburtsurkunde)—required for Kindergeld, passport, and all later registrations.

Timing to be aware of

When triggered

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Hospital birth confirmation
• parents' passports
• marriage certificate (if married)

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• How do I apply for Kindergeld and who is eligible?
• How much parental allowance will I get and how is it calculated?
• How do I sponsor a relative's visa to visit me in Germany?

Related events

• Kindergeld application
  Critical
  When triggered
• Elterngeld application
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Elternzeit notification to employer
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Mutterschaftsgeld application
  High
  Deadline applies
• U-Untersuchungen (child health check-up) scheduling
  High
  Recurring