Acknowledge paternity
Formal acknowledgment of paternity for a child at the registry office, child welfare office, or a notary public, with the mother’s consent.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Kostenlos
How to proceed
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Appointment at the Department of Children and Family Services or the Registry Office
The registration can take place even before the birth.
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Submit a statement of acknowledgment
With the mother's simultaneous written consent.
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Registration
Paternity is recorded on the birth certificate.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Fathers of children born to unmarried parents, as well as the mother (subject to consent).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Recognition declared only after birth, rather than before birth
- •The mother's consent is not included
Common reasons for rejection
- •The mother's consent is missing
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Vaterschaft anerkennen?▼
In der Regel ca. 7 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Familienportal des Bundes
- Data quality
- 100 %