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Birth of a child in Namibia

Registration of a birth

Germans born abroad are advised to have their birth registered in a German civil registry.

Registration of a birth

Name at birth

Change in German Name Law On May 1, 2025, the reform of the German marriage name and birth name law, as well as international naming law, came into effect. This provides new options for both German…

Two laughing children (file photo)

Passport for minors

German minors need their own travelling document. It is not possible anymore to register children in a parent's passport.

Auf dem Bild sind zwei ca. 5-jährige Mädchen zu sehen, die nebeneinander auf einem Koffer sitzen und lachen. Die Mädchen sind Zwillinge und gleich gekleidet in ein weißes langärmliges Hemd und einen rosafarbenen kurzen Rock.

Obtaining a birth certificate for a person born in Germany

In order to obtain a birth certificate, please contact the relevant Civil Registration Authorities of your place of birth.

birth certificate (symbolic picture)
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