Everything you need to apply for parental allowance in Brandenburg. We support Brandenburg with our pre-filled application in English.
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Brandenburg has 19 Elterngeld offices across its Landkreise and kreisfreie Städte. Each district has its own office that processes applications. 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:
Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg application as a downloadable PDF.
Start your Brandenburg application →Bring or send your completed application to your district's Elterngeldstelle. You'll find the main Brandenburg 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 Elterngeldstelle in the district where you live.
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 Brandenburg 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 Elterngeldstelle in the district where you live. Brandenburg has 19 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.
Answer simple questions in English. We calculate your amount, plan your months, and generate your pre-filled 23-page Brandenburg application as a PDF.
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