In the case of a home birth, this is done by the midwife or the parents themselves. After a few days, you can then collect the birth certificates, which are subject to a fee, and other free certificates for the various applications (child benefit, child-raising allowance, maternity benefit).

If the parents are not married, the acknowledgement of paternity can be notarized free of charge at the registry office. This is also possible before the child is born. Whether you want a really unusual name or are just unsure of the spelling - the registry office will be happy to help you find the right first name for your child, as it can sometimes be difficult to choose from around 60,000 first names.

If you have any further questions on the subject of "birth", you can contact the staff at the registry office.