Birth certificate issue for home births

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It is also possible to have a birth certificate issued for home births.

Special information for - City of Rodgau

How do I do this with the city of Rodgau?

When?

  • At any time by email or on site during opening hours by appointment

How?

  • By email
  • On site
    • Rodgau, Hintergasse 15 by appointment under the telephone numbers 06106 693-1120, 1215, 1289, 1280

What do I need for this? (documents)

  • By email
    • Please state your date of birth, maiden name and address.
    • For births before 1 January 1977, please also state the place of birth.
    • Note: If you are not applying for the certificate for yourself, we require a power of attorney or proof of legal interest. We will send you the certificate with an invoice.
  • On site
    • Identity card or passport
    • Note: If you are not applying for the certificate for yourself, we require a power of attorney or proof of legal interest.

Costs?

  • 12.00 € for the first certificate and € 6.00 for each additional certificate issued at the same time

General, more detailed information on this service can be found below.


  • Service description

    You can apply for a birth certificate for a home birth on the basis of the notarisation made in the birth register.

  • Procedure

    personal application:

    • Go to the registry office that notarised the birth.
    • Please present your identity card or passport to prove your identity.
    • You usually pay the fee in advance when you apply at the registry office.

    A person you trust can order and collect the certificate on your behalf; your representative must present their own identity card or passport in addition to a written power of attorney.

    Application by post or fax:

    • Send an informal letter to the relevant registry office asking them to issue you with a birth certificate. Depending on what the town or municipality offers, you can also find application forms on the Internet.
    • Your letter must contain the following information:
      • Surname, first name
      • Date and place of birth
      • Surname, first name of parents
      • if known: Registry office and notarisation number
    • Enclose a certified copy of your identity card or passport with the letter.
    • You will receive a notification of fees when the certificate is sent to you.

  • Prerequisites

    The personal data in the civil status register is subject to data protection. Civil status certificates can therefore only be issued

    • for persons to whom the entry refers

    and their

    • Spouses,
    • Life partner (within the meaning of the LPartG),
    • Ancestors and descendants (such as children and grandchildren),
    • Siblings, if they can prove a legitimate interest.

    Other persons, including close relatives such as aunts and uncles, only receive a document if they can credibly demonstrate a legal interest (examples: Letter from the probate court, court judgement or enforceable title).

    Applicants must be at least 16 years old.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Identity card or passport (for written orders: certified copy)
    • For applications/collection by a representative: written authorisation from the authorised person, their ID (original or certified copy) and their own ID
    • Proof of legal interest, if applicable

  • What fees are incurred?

    12.00 euros (if ordered at the same time, each additional copy costs 6.00 euros), unless the municipality has set a different fee in its bylaws.

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