Everything you need to apply for parental allowance in Hamburg. We support Hamburg with our pre-filled application in English.
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Hamburg has 7 district offices (Bezirksämter) that process Elterngeld applications. Each borough has its own office. You apply at the Bezirksamt for the district where you live. You can submit by mail or in person.
Before you start, collect these documents:
Hamburg 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 Hamburg application as a downloadable PDF.
Start your Hamburg application →Bring or send your completed application to your district's Bezirksamt. You'll find all 7 Hamburg 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 Bezirksamt in the district where you live.
Hamburg-Nord
Kümmellstr. 5-7, 20249 Hamburg
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 Hamburg 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 Bezirksamt in the district where you live. Hamburg has 7 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg application as a PDF.
Start your Hamburg application →