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If a child is born in your institution, you must report the birth to the relevant registry office.

• The birth took place in your facility.

• Birth notification with signature of the institution or electronic signature with details of mother and child.

There are no costs.

You must register the birth within 1 week at the registry office responsible for the place of birth. The day of birth does not count towards the deadline. In the case of a stillbirth, the notification must be made no later than the 3rd working day after the birth.

Registry office responsible for the child's place of birth.

• § Section 20 of the Civil Status Act (PStG)
• § Section 10 of the Civil Status Act (PStG)
• § Section 18 of the Civil Status Act (PStG)
• § Section 21 of the Civil Status Act (PStG)

Please note the following: The service only serves to fulfill the legal obligation to register. If the birth is registered at the registry office, further proof is required.

Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Home Affairs (BMI)