Prerequisites
- The mother agrees to the recognition.
- In the event that the mother does not have custody: the child agrees to the recognition (for a child who is incapable of legal action or a child who is not yet 14 years old, only a legal representative can agree to the recognition)
- If you are limited in your legal capacity, you need the consent of your legal representative. If you are incapable of doing business, your legal representative can accept it with the approval of the family court. If your legal representative is a guardian, the approval of the guardianship court is required
- Acknowledgements or consents cannot be declared by an authorized person.
- There is no paternity of another man.
- Fatherhood is not tied to any condition or time limit
- Paternity is not abusively recognized.
- You have not already effectively revoked your recognition of paternity.
Documents required
Proof of identity (e.g. identity card, passport or other identification document)
Please note
The recognition of paternity can also be certified by the responsible local court.
The validity of the declaration of recognition of paternity does not depend on the actual parentage. (Legal) paternity arises solely through the effective submission of the declarations of recognition and all necessary consents.
Deadlines
The declaration of recognition can be made at any time, even before the birth of the child, after its death and also for stillborn children.
