0 € (erste Urkunde), 12 € (weitere), 0 €, 0 €, 0 € (U-Untersuchungen, GKV übernimmt), Einkommensabhängig (ca. 0–400 €/Monat je nach Einkommen), 0 € (GKV-Familienversicherung)

What happens if I miss the deadline?

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

Having a baby in Würzburg 2026 – Parental allowance, deadlines & birth certificate

Step 1⏱ 5–10 Min

Register the birth at the registry office

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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 Standesamt Würzburg. 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 (for married parents)(Optional)

Paternity acknowledgement (for unmarried parents)(Optional)

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo

•Standesamt Würzburg: Rückermainstraße 2, 97070 Würzburg | Tel. 0931 37 24 21

💡 Weitere Tipps

For hospital births: clinic forwards registration – check appointment anyway
Request multiple copies of birth certificate – needed for parental allowance, child benefit, insurance

Registry office Würzburg↗

Step 2⏱ 5–10 Min

Apply for parental allowance at ZBFS Unterfranken

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Frist: At the latest 3 months after birth · Parental allowance is NOT paid retroactively. Apply within 3 months of birth at the latest!

You apply for parental allowance at the ZBFS Unterfranken regional office in Würzburg. It replaces part of income during parental leave (€300–1,800/month, max. 14 months).

📄 Required Documents

Child's birth certificate(Required)

Last income tax assessment or payslip(Required)

ID card(Required)

Bank account details(Required)

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo

•ZBFS Unterfranken: Georg-Eydel-Straße 13, 97082 Würzburg | Tel. 0931 4107-01

💡 Weitere Tipps

Website: zbfs.bayern.de
Apply online: elterngeld.de or via zbfs.bayern.de
ElterngeldPlus: recommended for part-time work during parental leave
Parental leave (≠ parental allowance): notify employer separately, at least 7 weeks in advance

ZBFS Unterfranken – Parental allowance↗

Step 3⏱ 5–10 Min

Apply for child benefit at Familienkasse Bayern Nord

Child benefit (currently €250/month per child) is applied for at Familienkasse Bayern Nord, which is responsible for Würzburg. Best done online via kindergeld.de or at the employment agency Würzburg.

⚠️Child benefit is not paid retroactively beyond 6 months. Apply promptly!

⏰ Within 6 months of birth💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

Child's birth certificate(Required)

Bank account details(Required)

💡 Weitere Tipps

Familienkasse Bayern Nord: responsible for Würzburg
Apply online: kindergeld.de (preferred)
Hotline: 0800 4 5555 30 (free)
Also payable for children up to age 25 in education or training

Apply for child benefit online↗

Step 4⏱ 2–5 Min

Register child with paediatrician & check-ups

Register your child with a paediatrician in Würzburg as early as possible. The check-ups (U1–U9) are free and important for your child's health. Bring the yellow child health booklet!

💰 0 € (U-Untersuchungen, GKV übernimmt)

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Check-ups: U1 (right after birth in hospital), U2 (3–10 days), U3 (4–5 weeks) … U9 (60–64 months)
Paediatrician in Würzburg: find via kassenärztliche-vereinigung-bayern.de
Children's hospital Würzburg: Universitätsklinikum, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2

Find doctor Bavaria↗

Step 5⏱ 2–5 Min

Apply for daycare place

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Daycare places in Würzburg are scarce! Register early – ideally from the first trimester.

Daycare places in Würzburg are very sought after. Register your child as early as possible – ideally during pregnancy! The Würzburg daycare portal provides a central overview.

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo

•Jugendamt Würzburg: responsible for daycare allocation | Ludwigstraße 22, 97070 Würzburg

💡 Weitere Tipps

Daycare portal Würzburg: portal-wuerzburg.little-bird.de
From age 1 there is a legal right to a childcare place
Apply to multiple daycare centres simultaneously to increase chances

Daycare portal Würzburg↗

Step 6⏱ 2–5 Min

Add child to health insurance

The newborn must be registered with the health insurance. For statutory insured parents the child is covered free of charge in the family insurance.

⏰ Within 14 days of birth💰 0 € (GKV-Familienversicherung)

💡 Weitere Tipps

Bring birth certificate and your own health insurance card
If parents have different insurers: child can be registered with the more favorable one

AOK Bayern↗

Having a Baby in Würzburg in Würzburg

Register the birth at the registry office

📄 Required Documents

Apply for parental allowance at ZBFS Unterfranken

📄 Required Documents

Apply for child benefit at Familienkasse Bayern Nord

📄 Required Documents

Register child with paediatrician & check-ups

Apply for daycare place

Add child to health insurance

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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