Formalities after the birth: You need this
After the birth, many formalities have to be taken care of, even if you would rather devote yourself to your baby. To give you an overview, we have put together an overview of all the necessary formalities after the birth for you.
Formalities after birth: birth certificate in the first weeks of life
In the first few weeks after the birth, you should primarily take care of your baby’s birth certificate. The father of your child is entitled to special leave and should apply for it as soon as possible after the birth. If you have not yet submitted your application for parental leave to your employer, you should do so now. It also makes sense to have the child entered on the income tax card as early as possible. Find out here where you can take care of these formalities after the birth and what you need for them.
birth certificate
The choice of your baby’s first and last name will be recorded on the birth certificate. A birth certificate is required to apply for parental benefit and child benefit.
When exactly?
In the first week after birth.
Where?
At the registry office of the place of birth. In some clinics, your baby can be registered directly. Then you only have to go to the registry office or back to the clinic to pick up the birth certificate.
You need this:
- Birth certificate from the clinic
- Your family record book (or your marriage certificate)
- Your identity card and that of your partner
- Mother’s birth certificate (if not married)
- Acknowledgment of paternity (if already available, otherwise not necessary)
fatherhood
If you and your partner are not married, then you must acknowledge paternity in order for your partner to be legally considered the father of your child.
When exactly?
Possible before or after birth.
Where?
At the registry office, youth welfare office, district court or a notary.
You need this:
- mother’s consent
- Identity card and birth certificate of you and the father of the child
- Your baby’s birth certificate
special leave
The father of your child is entitled to special leave. However, he must actively apply for this.
When?
As soon as possible after birth.
Where?
At your partner’s employer.
You need this:
Depending on the employer, it is best to clarify this personally.
maternity leave
You must apply for parental leave in writing to your employer (or your partner to his employer). The application must include the planned duration of parental leave.
When exactly?
Seven weeks before the start of parental leave .
Where?
At the employer
You need this:
Written form. The duration of parental leave must be included.
income tax card
The child should also be entered on the parent’s income tax card as soon as possible so that you can claim the corresponding allowances.
When exactly?
In the first week after birth.
Where?
Tax office.
You need this:
- An original of your child’s birth certificate
- Your income tax card
- Acknowledgment of paternity (for illegitimate children)
- your identity card
- Your partner’s income tax card (to change the tax class combination)