Personal application:

• Visit the registry office that certified the birth.
• You must present your identity card or passport for legitimation.
• As a rule, you pay the fee when applying at the registry office.
• In addition to yourself, a person you trust may also order and pick up the certificate for you. In addition to a written power of attorney, she presents her identity card or passport (original or certified copy) and her own identity card or passport.

Application by post or fax:

• Send an informal letter to the responsible registry office with the request to issue you with a birth certificate.
• Your letter should contain the following information:
  • Surname, first name
  • Date and place of birth
  • Surname, first name of the parents
  • if known: registry office and notarization number
• Enclose a certified copy of your identity card or passport with the letter.
• By sending the certificate, you will receive a fee notice.

Online application:

Depending on the offer of the city or municipality, you can also submit the application online.