Show birth of a child on a German seagoing vessel

The notification is made to the skipper, who forwards it to the registry office I in Berlin.

Responsible: Registry Office I in Berlin

A child was born on a seagoing vessel flying the German flag

Those obliged to register (regardless of the nationality of the parents or the child) are

the custodial parent and any other person who was present at the birth if the parents are unable to attend

The notification is made to the skipper of the ship, who forwards it to the registry office I in Berlin.

for parents who are married to each other

Birth certificates of the parents, if necessary with translation, legalization or apostille

Marriage certificate or a certified printout from the marriage register, if necessary with translation, legalization or apostille

for parents who are not married to each other

Birth certificate of the mother, if necessary with translation, legalization or apostille

if paternity has already been recognized:

Declaration of acknowledgment of paternity and the mother's declaration of consent

Birth certificate of the father

if applicable, the declaration of custody

all with translation, legalization or apostille if necessary

Identity card, passport or a recognized passport replacement document of the parents

A marriage certificate and proof of dissolution of marriage must also be submitted if the marriage has since been dissolved or the husband has died within 300 days prior to the birth of the child.

Fees are charged for issuing a birth certificate in accordance with Berlin state law. Currently, one certificate costs 12 euros, each additional certificate of the same type ordered at the same time costs 6 euros.

Notarization in the register of births at Registry Office I in Berlin is free of charge.

The custodial parent or, if unable to do so, another person who was present at the birth, shall report the birth to the skipper.

The skipper takes a transcript and forwards the birth notification to the registry office I in Berlin.

The required documents should be attached or submitted to the Registry Office I in Berlin at the next opportunity.

Registration in the register of births takes place at Registry Office I in Berlin.

Ordered (birth) certificates can be sent to you.

The notification must be made immediately to the skipper by those obliged to do so. Immediately means without culpable delay.

• § Section 37 of the Civil Status Act (PStG)
• § Section 33 Ordinance on Civil Status (PStV)
• § Section 31 Ordinance on Civil Status (PStV)