Birth & birth certificate

Congratulations on your child! Many things will now change in your life. A child is always a great enrichment. However, at the beginning there are also some official procedures. Find out here which official procedures you have to complete in the city of Innsbruck, what the deadline is for notarization, how the child's surname is determined and what other steps are necessary before and after a birth. You can also find out how to have a birth certificate issued.

Which administrative procedures are necessary at Innsbruck City Council?

Here you can find out in simple steps what needs to be done after a birth in Innsbruck:

1. If your child is born in Innsbruck, the Service Unit Registry office and citizenship - Birth is responsible for certifying the birth, even if you do not live in Innsbruck.
2. You will receive the declaration of first name at the hospital (or from your midwife).
3. You send the following documents by e-mail to the Service Unit Registry office and citizenship - Birth .:
   1. completed declaration of first name
   2. both official photo IDs of the parents
4. Once the documents have been sent, an employee of the registry office will contact you by telephone to arrange an appointment and discuss the required documents with you.
5. You will be given an appointment at the registry office, where many official procedures will be completed, including
   1. Birth certificate
   2. Proof of citizenship for Austrians
   3. possibly registration of residence (if you live in Innsbruck)
   4. in the case of illegitimate children, joint custody can be declared
   5. for children born out of wedlock: Acknowledgement of paternity
   6. Declaration of first name

What documents do I need for notarisation?

The following documents are generally required for the notarisation of the child:

Married parents:

• Marriage certificate of the parents
• Birth certificates of the parents
• for Austrians:
  • Proof of citizenship of the parents
  • Photo IDs of the parents
• for foreign nationals: valid passports/identity cards of the parents
• Academic degrees (notification with legal force, graduation or doctorate certificate)
• If the parents live abroad: confirmation of registration

Non-married parents: (single, divorced, widowed)

• Documents as for married parents
• additional documents (previous marriage certificate, divorce papers or death certificate)
• Presence of the father for acknowledgement of paternity, in certain cases the presence of the mother is also necessary
• Foreign documents in international form or translated into the German language

What is the deadline for notarization?

• You have a maximum of 40 days to register your child.
• If you miss this deadline, this can have far-reaching consequences, for example with regard to the Papamonat, family allowance or other insurances.
• Please note that more time must be allowed for the notarization, especially if the child is born abroad.

What surname will my child be given?

The right to a name is always derived from the nationality of the parents. This means that the provisions of your country of citizenship apply and not automatically Austrian law. It is therefore always necessary to clarify which naming law applies in the case of a foreign connection.

If both parents are Austrian citizens, the following applies:

• Children of married parents with a joint surname have the same surname as their parents.
• Children of married parents without a joint surname can bear the surname of one parent or a double surname. If the parents do not decide on the surname, the child automatically receives the mother's surname, even if this is a double name.
• Children of unmarried parents are given the mother's surname. If you want to give the child the father's name, you can have the name determined at the registry office.

More info on the child's first and last name and name changes.

General overview of birth

The platform österreich.gv.at offers an overall overview, with current information on pregnancy and birth, official procedures at birth, the child's first and family name, custody, family allowance, childcare allowance, parental leave, part-time parental leave and much more.

How do I get a birth certificate?

When you register your child, your child will receive a birth certificate free of charge and, in the case of Austrian citizenship, also a certificate of citizenship.

If you need a birth certificate later and you were born in Austria, any registry office can issue your birth certificate. In some cases, however, the birth must first be registered. Therefore, we ask you to contact the Service Unit Registry office and citizenship - Birth .. by phone or e-mail . to contact.