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Parental allowance application for the Basic Parental Allowance and Parental Allowance Plus

In the federal state of Brandenburg, the administrative districts or independent cities are responsible for your parental allowance application. We have compiled all important information and forms for Basic Parental Allowance and Parental Allowance Plus for the year 2021 in Brandenburg for you below.
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Parental allowance application Brandenburg: Free download as PDF

Here you can download the application forms for your parental allowance application in Brandenburg free of charge. You will also find important information on how to apply for parental allowance and detailed explanations of the documents.

Filling out the parental allowance application Brandenburg 2021 - our video help

The parental allowance application forms are sometimes very complicated. In our video "Elterngeldantrag Brandenburg - eine Ausfüllhilfe" we show you by means of an example case how to fill in the application for parental allowance.

Which parental allowance office is responsible for me in Brandenburg?

If you are unsure which authority you have to contact with your application for parental allowance, you will find below a list of all parental allowance offices in the federal state of Brandenburg. If you need further assistance with your application forms for Basic Parental Allowance and Parental Allowance Plus in the calendar year 2021, we will be happy to help you.
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The safest way to apply for parental allowance in Brandenburg

The following information will make the entire application for parental allowance much easier. The sooner you familiarize yourself with the requirements and forms, the easier it will be to apply for parental allowance at the appropriate parental allowance office in your district or city in Brandenburg.
Our tips
  • Engage with the topic early on and try to plan the best parental allowance for your life situation
  • Optimize your income before the birth
  • Prepare the applications (parental allowance, child allowance, maternity allowance, etc.) before the birth
  • Collect all the necessary documents (documents, certificates, etc.) as soon as possible after the birth so that your applications can be submitted to the parental allowance office as soon as possible.

What do you need for the parental allowance application?

Would you like to apply for parental allowance for the care of your child? In order to successfully submit your application for Parental Allowance or Parental Allowance Plus, certain requirements must be met. Your local parental allowance office can only process your application if, in addition to the application form, all the necessary certificates regarding your income, your child, your employment and your health insurance are available. In addition, the identification documents of the parents as well as any notifications regarding ALGI, sickness benefit, etc. are expected. When applying for parental allowance, make sure that all personal details are correct in order to create a good basis for applying for Basic Parental Allowance or Parental Allowance Plus at your local parental allowance office.
  • Completed application form
  • Certificate of birth
  • Proof of income
  • Certificates of health insurance
  • Certificates from the employer
  • Identity cards
  • Letters of approval (recipients of ALG I, sickness benefit, etc.)
  • Passport and residence permit, if applicable
  • Income tax assessment, and much more
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Tips for the parental allowance application

1. Optimize your prenatal income Since the amount of your parental allowance is derived from your prenatal income, it is advisable to optimise your prenatal income in terms of parental allowance.
2. Plan your period of reference You as parents can best assess which reference variant is best suited to your family situation. When planning, also consider comparing the alternatives and consider your needs / expectations and those of your partner, your employer, etc.
3. Prepare the applications and the required documents in the best possible way Good preparation and comprehensive information on the requirements and certificates makes it much easier for you to apply for Basic Parental Allowance and Parental Allowance Plus in Brandenburg.

Online parental allowance application for Brandenburg

For parental allowance applications in the federal state of Brandenburg, it is not yet possible to fill out an online parental allowance application at this time. The application forms are available for printing on the internet pages of the respective parental allowance office or on our website. You will find support with your parental allowance application in the practical parental allowance software from Einfach Elterngeld. Functions such as the favourable tax treatment, additional income calculator and intelligent reference period planner will help you to apply for your family allowance.

FAQ: Parental allowance application Brandenburg

Where should I send the parental allowance application in Brandenburg

In the federal state of Brandenburg, the parental allowance offices of the respective administrative districts or independent cities are responsible for your parental allowance application.Here you can see which parental allowance office you need to contact.

Where must the parental allowance application be submitted?

You have your residence in Brandenburg? In this case, you should submit the application for Basic Parental Allowance and Parental Allowance Plus to the parental allowance offices in your district or city. Here you can find your responsible authority.

How long does it take to process an application for parental allowance in Brandenburg

For the processing of your application for Basic Parental Allowance and Parental Allowance Plus, about 4 weeks are needed in Brandenburg. Should there be any delays beyond that, this may be due to missing documents or possible queries.

Can you fill out the parental allowance application online

The federal state of Brandenburg does not currently offer the possibility of processing the parental allowance application online. You can get help from the practical parental allowance software from Einfach Elterngeld.

When can the parental allowance application be submitted?

As soon as your child is born, you can submit the parental allowance application to the relevant parental allowance office.