Everything you need to apply for parental allowance in Niedersachsen. We support Niedersachsen with our pre-filled application in English.
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~70 district offices
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Niedersachsen has around 70 Elterngeld offices spread across its Landkreise and kreisfreie Städte. Each district has its own office. You apply at the office for the district where you live. Below you'll find the offices in the major cities.
Before you start, collect these documents:
Niedersachsen 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 Niedersachsen application as a downloadable PDF.
Start your Niedersachsen application →Bring or send your completed application to your district's Elterngeldstelle. You'll find the major Niedersachsen 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 Niedersachsen 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. Niedersachsen has around 70 district offices. Check the list above for the major cities, or contact your local Landkreis for the exact address.
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 Niedersachsen application as a PDF.
Start your Niedersachsen application →