Quick Answer
- What it is:
- Parental Allowance — a family procedure in Germany.
- Deadline:
- 90 days
- Steps:
- 3 steps
- Cost:
- Free
- Documents:
- 5 required
- Legal basis:
- BEEG §1
Miss the deadline? Benefits only paid retroactively for 3 months before application date
Important Deadlines
Apply within 3 months of birth for full retroactive payment
Benefits only paid retroactively for 3 months before application date
Required Documents
- ✓Birth certificate of the child
- ✓Income proof (last 12 months payslips or Steuerbescheid)
- ✓Employer confirmation of parental leave (Arbeitgeberbescheinigung)
- ✓Health insurance certificate
- ✓Passport and Meldebestätigung
Step-by-Step Guide
Apply at the Elterngeldstelle (parental allowance office) in your Bundesland.
Pro tip: Find your office at familienportal.de. Each state has different forms and offices.
Choose your Elterngeld variant: Basiselterngeld (14 months), ElterngeldPlus (28 months), or Partnerschaftsbonus.
Pro tip: Basiselterngeld: 65-67% of net income, max EUR 1,800/month. ElterngeldPlus: half the amount, double the months.
Submit the application with birth certificate, income proof, and employer confirmation.
Pro tip: Apply early — retroactive payment only for 3 months before application. Processing: 4-8 weeks.
Fees
Legal Basis
Also Known As
This procedure is commonly searched under these names:
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