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Having a Baby in Frankfurt

Birth, parental leave, child benefits – everything you need to know

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Step 1

Apply for birth certificate

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Frist: 1 week after birth · Without birth certificate no parental allowance, no child benefit!

The birth certificate must be applied for within one week after birth at the Frankfurt registry office. For hospital births, the hospital often registers.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Registry office: Bornestraße 38, 60322 Frankfurt
  • Phone 069 212-31515
  • Online appointment recommended
  • Order multiple copies!
Step 2

🛡️ Dein Kind finanziell absichern

Gleich nach der Geburt ist der beste Zeitpunkt, dein Kind abzusichern. Kinderunfallversicherung, Haftpflicht und Vorsorge – in wenigen Minuten verglichen.

Direkt nach der Geburt💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)
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💡 Tips
  • ⏱ Dauert nur 2 Minuten
  • 💰 Kostenlos & unverbindlich
  • 🔒 Früh starten = niedrigere Beiträge
⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich
Step 3Only if you are not married

Acknowledge paternity

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Frist: Before or after birth · Without acknowledgment the father has no automatic custody and the child doesn't automatically inherit.

If you are not married, the father must officially acknowledge paternity. This can be done before the birth and saves stress later!

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Youth welfare office Frankfurt: Eschersheimer Landstraße 223, 60320 Frankfurt | Tel. 069 212-31261
  • Free at youth welfare office, chargeable at notary
  • Best to do BEFORE the birth
  • Mother must consent in person
Step 4

Apply for parental allowance

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Frist: Within 3 months after birth · You risk losing months of parental allowance – the earlier you apply, the better.

AmtPilot helps you understand and properly prepare the parental allowance application. You'll be guided step by step through all questions and then safely forwarded to the official application.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • AmtPilot shows you exactly which documents YOU need
  • Maximum 3 months retroactive
  • Basic parental allowance: 65-67% of net income
  • ElterngeldPlus for part-time work is automatically checked
Apply for parental allowance
Step 5

Apply for child benefit

Child benefit is paid by the family benefits office. Apply as early as possible.

⚠️Child benefit is only paid 6 months retroactively!
After birth💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Online application: familienkasse.de
  • Family benefits Hesse: 0800 4 555530 (free)
  • Tax ID comes automatically by mail
  • Currently €250 per child/month
Step 6

Register child with health insurance

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Frist: Immediately after birth · Without registration no doctor visits possible!

Register your child with your health insurance for family coverage.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Family insurance is free
  • Online or by phone with health insurance
  • Insurance card comes by mail
  • U-examinations possible immediately
Step 7

Find daycare spot

Register your child for daycare as early as possible. Frankfurt has long waiting lists – best to register right after birth!

⚠️Waiting lists in Frankfurt are long (often 6-18 months). Early registration significantly increases your chances.
6-12 months before desired start💰 Einkommensabhängig (0 - 400€/Monat)

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Kindernetfrankfurt.de – central registration portal for all municipal daycares
  • List multiple daycares simultaneously, also inquire at private daycares
  • From age 1: Legal right to daycare spot!
  • Citizens advice: Tel. 069 212-12000

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
1 Woche nach Geburt
What does it cost?
0 € (Erstausstellung), 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 0 €, 0 €, 0 €, 0 €, Einkommensabhängig (0 - 400€/Monat)
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Ohne Geburtsurkunde kein Elterngeld, kein Kindergeld!

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