Issuance of a certified copy from the birth registry at the registry office of the place of birth.
Damit wir Apply for a birth certificate mit dem zuständigen Standesamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Identification card · Motion or written inquiry
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
10–15 € pro Urkunde, abhängig von der Gemeinde
Find the appropriate registry office
The registry office in the place of birth has jurisdiction, not the place of residence.
Submit an application
Online, in person, or in writing, providing your name, date of birth, and place of birth.
Receive a certificate
Shipping or pickup for a fee (approx. €10–15).
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
The data subject themselves, parents on behalf of their children, and close relatives with a legitimate interest.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 5 days
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Typically €10–15 per certificate, depending on the municipality.