Application

Ready to apply? Here's everything you need: documents, deadlines, and step-by-step guidance.

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No strict deadline, but you can only get 3 months of back-pay. Apply early!

From gathering documents to submitting your application – the complete walkthrough.

Everything you need: birth certificate, payslips, employer letter, and more.

Find your local Elterngeldstelle – it depends on which Bundesland you live in.

Plans changed? You can modify your Elterngeld months – here's how.

Ready to check your eligibility?

Our free guide walks you through everything step by step.