14,50 € (inkl. 3 Zweckurkunden), 6 € (weitere), 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 0 € (beim Jugendamt oder Standesamt), 0 €, 0 €, 0 € (Familienversicherung), Ab 3 Jahren beitragsfrei, davor einkommensabhängig + 40€ Essensgeld

What happens if I miss the deadline?

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

Having a baby in Hannover – 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 registered at the registry office. If born in hospital, the clinic handles this for you – you don't need to do anything! The birth certificate arrives by mail.

📄 Required Documents

Hospital birth certificate(Required)

ID cards of both parents(Required)

Marriage certificate or family book(Optional)

If married

Paternity acknowledgment(Optional)

If not married

💡 Tips

Registry office Hannover: Heiligerstraße 1, 30159 Hannover | Tel. 0511/168-41295
Hospital sends documents directly to registry office – you don't need to do anything!
Order at least 3 birth certificates (parental allowance, child benefit, health insurance)
Certificates free for parental allowance, child benefit and maternity assistance
Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 8:30am-12:30pm | Thu 3pm-5pm (by appt) | Fri 8:30am-12pm | Wed closed

✓ Hospital handles this for you↗

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

City of Hannover – Youth welfare office certifications: Tel. 0511/168-45179
Region Hannover – Youth department: Hildesheimer Str. 265, 30519 Hannover | Tel. 0511/616-21221
Free at youth welfare office or registry office, chargeable at notary (approx. €80)
Best to do BEFORE the birth – saves time and stress
Mother must consent in person
Online appointment booking for Region Hannover available

Book appointment Region Hannover↗

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.

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)

Income proof (last 12 months)(Required)

Employer certificate(Required)

Health insurance proof(Required)

ID card(Required)

💡 Tips

In Lower Saxony responsible: Region Hannover – Parental allowance team | Tel. 0800-7352222 (free)
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 ↗

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

Child's tax ID arrives about 2-4 weeks after birth by mail
Apply online via Familienkasse.de – same nationwide
Also for children up to 25 in training/studies
Responsible for Hannover: Family benefits office Lower Saxony-Bremen

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

Child is insured retroactively from birth
Insurance card arrives by mail (approx. 2-3 weeks)
Pediatric checkups billed directly with card
Premature birth: Maternity protection extends to 12 weeks (instead of 8)
Premature birth certificate immediately to health insurance
Major health insurers in Hannover: AOK Lower Saxony, TK, Barmer

Contact health insurance↗

Step 7

Find daycare spot

Register your child for daycare as early as possible. In Hannover this is done centrally via the online portal kinderbetreuung-hannover.de – best to register right after birth!

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

⏰ 6-12 months before desired start💰 Ab 3 Jahren beitragsfrei, davor einkommensabhängig + 40€ Essensgeld

📄 Required Documents

Birth certificate(Required)

Income proof(Required)

For fee calculation (under 3 years)

Measles vaccination proof(Required)

Mandatory since 01.03.2020

💡 Tips

Central portal: www.kinderbetreuung-hannover.de – Registration and reservation online
Family Service Office Hannover: Joachimstraße 8, 30159 Hannover
From age 1: Legal right to daycare spot!
From age 3: Fee-free until school enrollment (only €40 meal fee)
Reserve multiple daycares simultaneously, also inquire at private providers
Not all daycares are in the portal – check daycare brochures on hannover.de

Search for daycare in Hannover↗

Having a Baby in Hannover

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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