Request information from the custody register

A custody register is kept by the responsible youth welfare office for children of unmarried parents. Entries are made in this care register if: declarations of concern are made, Custody has been transferred in whole or in part jointly due to a legally...

A custody register is kept by the responsible youth welfare office for children of unmarried parents.
Entries are made in this care register if:

declarations of concern are made,
Custody has been transferred in whole or in part jointly due to a legally binding court decision
Custody rights have been withdrawn in whole or in part from the mother or transferred to the father due to a legally binding court decision. A mother who is not married to the child's father can receive a certificate stating that and to what extent she has parental responsibility for her child.

Important notes

Prerequisites

Only the mother is entitled to information from the custody register or public authorities

Documents required

child's birth certificate,
Mother's ID card

Please note

Deadlines

Procedure & Fees

Procedure

Send your ID and birth certificate personally, by post or by email to the responsible youth welfare office.
Check of the custody register with appropriate certificate to the mother.

Processing time

2-3 days for children born in Hamburg.

Up to 8 days for children born in Germany.

2-3 weeks for children born abroad.

Fees

Legal notes

Legal remedies

Legal basis

§ 58a Social Code VIII (SGB) § 58 Social Code VIII (SGB) https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_8/__58.html

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