Registration of a German citizen born abroad in the German birth registry.
Damit wir Register a birth that occurred abroad mit dem zuständigen Standesamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
Oder Großstadt wählen:
Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Register a birth that occurred abroad.
Quick answer
Documents you need
Foreign birth certificate with an apostille · Motion or written inquiry
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
Submit an application to the appropriate registry office
Berlin Registry Office I for Germans born abroad; if necessary, the local registry office.
Submit a foreign birth certificate with an apostille or legalization
Plus a certified translation and proof of the parents' German citizenship.
Obtain a German birth certificate
Will be entered in the German birth registry.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
German citizens who were born abroad and need a German birth certificate.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 4 weeks
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
10–15 € per certificate; wedding ceremonies start at about 50 €—depending on the municipality.
Typically about 28 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.