Having a Baby in Leipzig

The birth must be reported to the Leipzig registry office. For hospital births, the hospital handles this. Use the "yellow envelope" at the maternity clinic!

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

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

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.

You receive child benefit monthly from the family benefits office – currently €250 per child. You can submit the application completely online.

Register your child with your health insurance. In public insurance, they are automatically covered under family insurance free of charge.

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