Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity by the biological father of a child born out of wedlock at the registry office or the youth welfare office.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Motion or written inquiry · Form / Application
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 a statement to the registry office or the Department of Children and Family Services
In person, with an ID card and, if necessary, the child’s birth certificate.
Declaration of Consent from the Mother
The mother must give her consent at the same time or beforehand.
Entry in the birth registry
The father is entered in the birth registry; custody and child support obligations arise.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Fathers of children born out of wedlock who wish to officially acknowledge paternity and establish legal rights and obligations.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
10–15 € per certificate; wedding ceremonies start at about 50 €—depending on the municipality.
Usually about 1 business day—depending on the agency and its workload.