0 € (3 zweckgebundene Urkunden), 12 € (weitere), 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 0 €, 0 €, 0 €, 0 € (Familienversicherung), Einkommensabhängig

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Ohne Geburtsurkunde kannst du kein Elterngeld, Kindergeld oder Versicherung fürs Kind beantragen.

Having a baby in Dresden – Fristen & Checkliste

Step 1

Register the birth

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Frist: 7 days after birth · Without birth certificate you cannot apply for parental allowance, child benefit or insurance for the child.

The birth must be reported to the Dresden registry office. For hospital births, the facility handles the registration – you submit your documents there.

📄 Required Documents

Hospital birth certificate(Required)

ID cards of both parents(Required)

Marriage certificate(Optional)

If married

Paternity acknowledgment(Optional)

If not married

💡 Tips

Registry office Dresden: Provianthofstraße 7, 01099 Dresden
Hospital birth: Submit documents at the clinic!
3 purpose-bound certificates FREE (parental allowance, child benefit, health insurance)
Registration happens WITHOUT personal visit via mail
Tel. registry: 0351 4888801
Birth certificate arrives by registered mail (approx. 2 weeks)
Home birth: Report in writing to registry within 1 week

Contact Dresden registry office↗

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?

Works with iPhone, Google Calendar, Outlook and many others.

💡 Tips

⏱ Dauert nur 2 Minuten
💰 Kostenlos & unverbindlich
🔒 Früh starten = niedrigere Beiträge

👉 Versicherungen vergleichen ↗

⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich

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)

Birth certificates of both parents(Required)

Maternity record(Optional)

If before birth

💡 Tips

Youth welfare office Dresden: Heinrich-Lorenz-Str. 20, 01307 Dresden
Citizens service youth office: 0351 4885014
Paternity recognition + custody declaration together possible
FREE at youth office (notary approx. 60 EUR)
Can be done BEFORE birth!
Appointment recommended – online or by phone

Contact Dresden youth welfare office↗

Step 4

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.

Parental allowance is paid by the Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB). You can apply online at dresden.de/elterngeld.

📄 Required Documents

Birth certificate (for parental allowance)(Required)

Income proof (last 12 months)(Required)

Employer certificate(Required)

Health insurance proof(Required)

ID card(Required)

💡 Tips

Online application: dresden.de/elterngeld or elterngeld-digital.de
Responsible in Saxony: Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB)
Apply within 3 months after birth!
Retroactive max. 3 months
Basic parental allowance: 65-67% of net income
Hotline Dresden: 0800 1144 800

Apply for parental allowance online↗

Step 5

Apply for child benefit

You receive child benefit monthly from the family benefits office – currently €250 per child. You can submit the application completely online.

⚠️Every month without application means less child benefit. Maximum 6 months retroactive possible.

⏰ 6 months retroactive possible💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

Birth certificate(Required)

Child's tax ID(Required)

Arrives automatically by mail

Parents' tax ID(Required)

ID card(Required)

💡 Tips

Application at Family Benefits Office Saxony
Online: familienkasse.de or by mail
Family office Chemnitz (responsible for Dresden)
Birth certificate + child tax ID required
Tax ID arrives approx. 2-4 weeks after birth by mail
Retroactive max. 6 months

Apply for child benefit online↗

Step 6

Health insurance for child

Register your child with your health insurance. In public insurance, they are automatically covered under family insurance free of charge.

⚠️Without insurance card you may have to pay for pediatric checkups upfront.

⏰ Immediately after birth💰 0 € (Familienversicherung)

📄 Required Documents

Birth certificate(Required)

Insurance number of one parent(Required)

💡 Tips

AOK PLUS, TK, Barmer, DAK etc. – parents' choice
Family insurance is free!
Online or by phone with health insurance
Birth certificate as proof
Child is insured retroactively from birth
Insurance card arrives by mail
Premature birth: Maternity protection extends to 12 weeks (instead of 8)
Premature birth certificate immediately to health insurance

Compare health insurance↗

Step 7

Find daycare spot

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

⏰ 6-12 months before desired start💰 Einkommensabhängig

📄 Required Documents

Birth certificate(Required)

Income proof(Required)

For fee calculation

💡 Tips

Elternportal Dresden: kita-platz-dresden.de
Central counseling and placement office
List multiple daycares simultaneously!
Also inquire at private daycares
From age 1: Legal right to daycare spot!
Tel. parent counseling: 0351 4885014

Search for daycare in Dresden↗

Having a Baby in Dresden

Register the birth

📄 Required Documents

🛡️ Dein Kind finanziell absichern

Acknowledge paternity

📄 Required Documents

Apply for parental allowance

📄 Required Documents

Apply for child benefit

📄 Required Documents

Health insurance for child

📄 Required Documents

Find daycare spot

📄 Required Documents

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