Geburtsurkunde (birth certificate)

What is it?

A Geburtsurkunde (birth certificate) is an official document. It shows when and where you were born. It also shows your name and your parents’ names.

Where can I get it?

You get a Geburtsurkunde from the country where you were born. If you were born in Germany, you can get your birth certificate from the Standesamt (Civil Registry Office).

What does it look like?

A Geburtsurkunde is a paper document.