Geburtsurkunde: 15 €, weitere gleiche Urkunde: 8 €, 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 0 €, 0 €, 0 €, 0 € (in der Familienversicherung), 0 €, Einkommensabhängig (Bremen: stark subventioniert)

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Die Anzeige muss innerhalb einer Woche nach der Geburt erfolgen!

Having a baby in Bremen – Fristen & Checkliste

Step 1

Register birth

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Frist: 1 week after birth · Registration must be done within one week of birth!

The birth must be reported to the registry office of the place of birth. For hospital births, the hospital often does this.

📄 Required Documents

Birth certificate from clinic/midwife(Required)

ID cards/passports of both parents(Required)

Original or clearly recognizable copy

Birth certificates of both parents(Required)

If married before 2009: family book sufficient

Marriage certificate (if married)(Optional)

Paternity acknowledgment (if not married)(Optional)

With custody declaration from youth welfare office

💡 Tips

At Bremen clinics: put documents in envelope and send via clinic to registry office
Registry office Bremen-Mitte: Hollerallee 79
Registry office Bremen-Nord: Gerhard-Rohlfs-Str. 62
ELFE online service: set name and order birth certificate online (with online ID)

Step 2

🛡️ Dein Kind finanziell absichern

Gleich nach der Geburt ist der beste Zeitpunkt, dein Kind abzusichern. Kinderunfallversicherung, Haftpflicht und Vorsorge – in wenigen Minuten verglichen.

⏰ Direkt nach der Geburt💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)

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Save this deadline to your calendar so you don't forget.

When is / was das Geburtsdatum?

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💡 Tips

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💰 Kostenlos & unverbindlich
🔒 Früh starten = niedrigere Beiträge

👉 Versicherungen vergleichen ↗

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Step 3Only if you are not married

Acknowledge paternity

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Frist: Before or after birth · Without acknowledgment the father has no automatic custody and the child doesn't automatically inherit.

If you are not married, the father must officially acknowledge paternity. This can be done before the birth and saves stress later!

📄 Required Documents

ID cards of both parents(Required)

You already have your valid IDs – if lost: citizens' office Cologne (approx. €37)

Birth certificates of both parents(Required)

From the registry office of your birthplace. Replacement online or in person (approx. €12)

Maternity record(Optional)

If before birth

💡 Tips

Social services office Bremen: Contrescarpe 72, 28195 Bremen | Tel. 0421 361-0
Free at youth welfare office, chargeable at notary
Best to do BEFORE the birth
Mother must consent in person

Social services office↗

Step 4

Apply for child benefit

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Frist: Shortly after birth · No application means no money! Only retroactive for 6 months.

The application for child benefit is submitted to the family benefits office. This can be done online!

📄 Required Documents

Child's birth certificate(Required)

Child's tax ID(Required)

Arrives by mail approx. 2-4 weeks after birth

Parents' tax ID(Required)

On your pay slip or tax assessment. Lost? Request new one from tax office

💡 Tips

Apply online via "Kindergeld Digital" - easy and fast
Family benefits office Lower Saxony-Bremen: Lindenstr. 71, 28755 Bremen
Apply even without child's tax ID - can be submitted later
Currently: €250 per child per month

Apply for child benefit online↗

Step 5

Apply for parental allowance

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Frist: Within 3 months after birth · You risk losing months of parental allowance – the earlier you apply, the better.

AmtPilot helps you understand and properly prepare the parental allowance application. You'll be guided step by step through all questions and then safely forwarded to the official application.

📄 Required Documents

Birth certificate (for parental allowance)(Required)

Special version from registry office marked 'for parental allowance' – automatically requested for hospital births

Income proof (last 12 months)(Required)

Pay slips from your employer. Self-employed: tax assessment from tax office

Employer certificate(Required)

Your employer issues this – form 'Parental allowance certificate' from the parental allowance office

Health insurance proof(Required)

From your health insurance – request insurance card or membership certificate

ID card(Required)

You already have your valid ID – if lost: citizens' office Cologne (approx. €37)

💡 Tips

AmtPilot shows you exactly which documents YOU need
Maximum 3 months retroactive
Basic parental allowance: 65-67% of net income
ElterngeldPlus for part-time work is automatically checked

Apply for parental allowance online ↗

Step 6

Register child with health insurance

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Frist: Shortly after birth · Without registration, no health insurance for the child!

The child must be registered with a parent's health insurance (family insurance).

📄 Required Documents

Child's birth certificate(Required)

Insurance number of insured parent(Required)

💡 Tips

Often possible directly online with health insurance
Health insurance automatically informs pediatrician
Premature birth: Maternity protection extends to 12 weeks (instead of 8)
Premature birth certificate immediately to health insurance – children are often intensively monitored

Compare health insurance↗

Step 7

Register parental leave with employer

Parental leave must be registered in writing with employer - stating the period.

⚠️Registration 7 weeks before start! Otherwise start date shifts.

⏰ 7 weeks before start💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

Written application for parental leave(Required)

Child's birth certificate(Required)

💡 Tips

Up to 3 years parental leave possible
Can be split between both parents
24 months can be taken until 8th birthday

Info about parental leave↗

Step 8

Find daycare spot

⚠️Waiting lists can be long. Early registration significantly increases your chances.

⏰ 6-12 months before desired start💰 Einkommensabhängig (Bremen: stark subventioniert)

📄 Required Documents

Birth certificate(Required)

From registry office – automatically requested for hospital births, arrives by mail

Income proof(Required)

For fee calculation

💡 Tips

Kita portal Bremen: kita.bremen.de – central registration portal
Bremen has heavily subsidized daycare spots
List multiple daycares simultaneously
From age 1: Legal right to daycare spot!
Kita portal hotline: 0421 361-6776

Kita portal Bremen↗

Birth of a Child in Bremen

Register birth

📄 Required Documents

🛡️ Dein Kind finanziell absichern

Acknowledge paternity

📄 Required Documents

Apply for child benefit

📄 Required Documents

Apply for parental allowance

📄 Required Documents

Register child with health insurance

📄 Required Documents

Register parental leave with employer

📄 Required Documents

Find daycare spot

📄 Required Documents

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