Everything you need to apply for parental allowance in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. We support Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with our pre-filled application in English.
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern processes Elterngeld centrally through the Landesamt für Gesundheit und Soziales (LAGuS). The agency has 4 regional branches across the state. You apply at the LAGuS branch responsible for your area.
Before you start, collect these documents:
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 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 application as a downloadable PDF.
Start your application →Bring or send your completed application to the LAGuS branch for your region. You'll find all 4 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 LAGuS regional branch for your area.
Neubrandenburg
An der Hochstraße 1, 17036 Neubrandenburg
Rostock
Erich-Schlesinger-Str. 35, 18059 Rostock
Schwerin
Friedrich-Engels-Str. 47, 19061 Schwerin
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 LAGuS office.
Processing times vary. 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 LAGuS branch directly.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern uses the Landesamt für Gesundheit und Soziales (LAGuS) with 4 regional branches. Submit to the branch responsible for your area. 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern application as a PDF.
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