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Elterngeld in Saarland

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Everything you need to apply for parental allowance in Saarland. We support Saarland with our pre-filled application in English.

Offices

1 central office

Our application

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Saarland processes all Elterngeld applications through one central office: the Landesamt für Soziales in Saarbrücken. No matter where you live in the Saarland, you submit your application to this single office.

How to apply in Saarland

1

Gather your documents

Before you start, collect these documents:

  • Birth certificate (from the Standesamt after birth)
  • Your last 12 payslips
  • A letter from your employer confirming your planned working hours (Arbeitgeberbescheinigung)
  • Your ID or passport
  • Tax IDs for you and your child
  • Maternity allowance confirmation from your health insurance (Mutterschaftsgeld)
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Fill out the application

Saarland 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 Saarland application as a downloadable PDF.

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Submit your application

Bring or send your completed application to the Landesamt für Soziales in Saarbrücken. You'll find the address below.

You can apply as soon as your baby is born. Remember: Elterngeld is only paid retroactively for 3 months, so apply early.

Find your office in Saarland

Submit your application to the Landesamt für Soziales in Saarbrücken.

Saarbrücken

Hochstraße 67, 66115 Saarbrücken

0681 501-00

elterngeld@soziales.saarland.de

Office addresses verified April 2026. Based on the Bundeselterngeld- und Elternzeitgesetz (BEEG).

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for Elterngeld in Saarland in English?

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 the Landesamt für Soziales.

How long does it take to process Elterngeld in Saarland?

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 the Landesamt für Soziales directly.

Which office do I submit my application to?

Saarland has one central office for all Elterngeld applications: the Landesamt für Soziales in Saarbrücken. Everyone in the state submits to this office.

Do I need to speak German to apply?

The forms and correspondence are in German, but you don't need to speak German. Our guide handles the translation for you.

Get your Saarland application in English

Answer simple questions in English. We calculate your amount, plan your months, and generate your pre-filled 23-page Saarland application as a PDF.

Start your Saarland application →