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Birth certificate issuance

On the basis of the certification made in the birth register , a birth certificate may be issued upon request.

Who should I contact?

The responsibility lies with the municipality, the Joint Community and the city in whose jurisdiction the birth took place.

Which documents are required?

Documents may be required. Please contact the competent authority.

What are the fees?

Fee: 70,00 EUR
Payment in advance: No
Subsequent certification at birth abroad

Fee: 15,00 EUR
Payment in advance: No
Issuance of the certificate

Fee: 7,50 EUR
Payment in advance: No
Any additional document drawn up in the same operation

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the competent authority.

Legal basis

§§ 1591- 1594 German Civil Code (BGB)

Section 56 (4) of the Personal Status Act (PStG)

§ 70 of the Ordinance on the Implementation of the Civil Status Act (PStV)

Technically approved by

Lower Saxony Ministry of the Interior and Sport

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

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