Everything you need to apply for parental allowance in Berlin. We support Berlin with our pre-filled application in English.
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Berlin has 12 district youth welfare offices (Jugendamt) that process Elterngeld applications. Each district (Bezirk) has its own office. You apply at the office for the district where you live. You can submit by mail or in person.
Before you start, collect these documents:
Berlin uses the federal application form for births from April 2025 onwards. The form is 23 pages long and entirely in German.
Our guide walks you through every question in English and generates your completed Berlin application as a downloadable PDF.
Start your Berlin application →Bring or send your completed application to your district's Jugendamt. You'll find all 12 Berlin offices listed below.
You can apply as soon as your baby is born. Remember: Elterngeld is only paid retroactively for 3 months, so apply early.
Submit your application to the Jugendamt in the district where you live.
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Hohenzollerndamm 174-177, 10713 Berlin
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Frankfurter Allee 35-37, 10247 Berlin
Office addresses verified April 2026. Based on the Bundeselterngeld- und Elternzeitgesetz (BEEG).
The official forms are in German, but our guide lets you fill out the entire application in English. We generate a pre-filled PDF that you can submit directly to your Berlin district office.
Processing times vary by district. You'll receive a written decision (Bescheid) by mail and retroactive payment for all approved months. If you haven't heard back after several weeks, contact your district office directly.
Submit to the Jugendamt in the district where you live. Berlin has 12 district offices. Check the list above to find yours.
The forms and correspondence are in German, but you don't need to speak German. Our guide handles the translation for you, and many Berlin offices have experience with English-speaking applicants.
Answer simple questions in English. We calculate your amount, plan your months, and generate your pre-filled 23-page Berlin application as a PDF.
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