Where should I send the parental allowance application in North Rhine-Westphalia?

In North Rhine-Westphalia, parents must send their application for parental allowance to the parental allowance offices of the districts or independent cities. You can find out which <a href="https://einfach-elterngeld.de/nordrheinwestfalen">parental allowance office</a> is specifically responsible for you.

Where must the parental allowance application be submitted?

If you are a resident of North Rhine-Westphalia, you must submit the application for parental allowance to your responsible parental allowance office in your district or district-free city. Here you can determine your responsible <a href="https://einfach-elterngeld.de/nordrheinwestfalen" rel="noopener">parental allowance office.</a>

How long does the processing time for the parental allowance application take in North Rhine-Westphalia?

For the processing of the parental allowance application for basic parental allowance and parental allowance plus, you can expect approx. 4-8 weeks in North Rhine-Westphalia. If documents are missing or there are queries, the processing period may be longer.

Is it possible to fill out the parental allowance application online?

There is no online application for parental allowance in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. However, you can use our Parental Allowance Software use and optimize your parental allowance case.

From when can the parental allowance application be submitted?

The parental allowance application can be submitted to the parental allowance office of your district or independent city as of the birth of your child.

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Parental allowance application for basic parental allowance and parental allowance plus

You can download the forms for the application for parental allowance in North Rhine-Westphalia here.

In the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the districts or independent cities are responsible for processing the Parental allowance. Responsible parental allowance offices are assigned to your place of residence in North Rhine-Westphalia. A list of all authorities as well as important information for your application for basic parental allowance and parental allowance plus is compiled below.

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Application for parental allowance North Rhine-Westphalia: Free download as PDF

Here we provide you with the application form for your parental allowance in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia free of charge as a PDF download. You will also find important explanations on how to apply in connection with your personal situation.

For births from 01.04.2024

For births until 31.03.2024

For births from 01.09.2021 (til 31.07.2023)

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Parental allowance application form North Rhine-Westphalia - Our video filling out help

The parental allowance application forms are sometimes very complicated. In our video “Parental allowance application North Rhine-Westphalia – Our video filling out help”, we show you how to complete the parental allowance application using an example case.

Which parental allowance office is responsible for me in North Rhine-Westphalia?

We would like to support you in quickly finding the responsible parental allowance office for your family. Under the link parental allowance offices you will find a complete listing of all authorities that process applications for basic parental allowance and parental allowance plus in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is helpful to use your postal code to determine your responsible authority. We help all parents with the preliminary considerations for notices and forms and are happy to accompany you until your parental allowance application is completed.

Here you will find information about the Parental Allowance Office North Rhine-Westphalia.

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The safest way to apply for parental allowance in North Rhine-Westphalia

Do you live in North Rhine-Westphalia and would like to apply for basic parental allowance or parental allowance plus for the care of your child? Then optimize the application for parental allowance at your parental allowance office in advance by following our helpful practical tips and finding out about all the requirements in good time.

Our Tips

Deal with the topic early and try to plan the best parental allowance for your life situation
Optimize your income before the birth
Prepare the applications (parental allowance, child benefit, maternity leave payment, etc.) already before the birth
After the birth, gather all the required documents (proofs, certificates, etc.) as soon as possible 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?

We recommend that all parents deal with the documents required by the parental allowance office in North Rhine-Westphalia as early as possible in order to process your parental allowance application. In order for you to successfully receive the financial support for you and your child, some requirements regarding your documents must be met. In addition to the actual parental allowance application, your parental allowance office also expects certificates of your income, your child’s birth certificate, documents from your employer and health insurance company, identification documents of the parents, and any existing notices regarding ALGI or sickness compensation. Special attention should be paid to the completeness and accuracy of your personal certificates and periods in order to optimize the application for basic parental allowance or parental allowance plus.

Completed application form
Birth certificate
Proof of income
Certificates from the health insurance company
Certificates from the employer
Identity cards
Approval notices (recipients of ALG I, sickness compensation, etc.)
passport and residence permit, if applicable
Income tax notice, etc.

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Tips for the parental allowance application

1. Optimize your prenatal income The amount of your parental allowance is based on your prenatal income. Try to optimize your prenatal income with regard to parental allowance.
2. Plan your reference period Every family situation is different. Think carefully about which reference option is best for your life situation. Compare alternatives and consider your needs/ideas and those of your partner, employer, etc.
3. Prepare the applications and the required documents in the best possible way Get an overview of all the required certificates and documents for the parental allowance application in North Rhine-Westphalia to make it easier to fill out the forms and optimize the application process at the parental allowance office.

Online parental allowance application for North Rhine-Westphalia

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia does not currently offer an online application for parental allowance. If your place of residence is in North Rhine-Westphalia and you would like to apply for basic parental allowance or parental allowance plus, you can download the application forms as PDF files here on our website or on the website of the parental allowance office. After filling out the application, it will be sent by mail to the responsible parental allowance office in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Further functions such as the favorability test, additional earnings calculator and intelligent reference period planner are offered by our Parental Allowance Software.

FAQ: Application for parental allowance North Rhine-Westphalia

Where should I send the parental allowance application in North Rhine-Westphalia?: In North Rhine-Westphalia, parents must send their application for parental allowance to the parental allowance offices of the districts or independent cities. You can find out which parental allowance office is specifically responsible for you.
Where must the parental allowance application be submitted?: If you are a resident of North Rhine-Westphalia, you must submit the application for parental allowance to your responsible parental allowance office in your district or district-free city. Here you can determine your responsible parental allowance office.
How long does the processing time for the parental allowance application take in North Rhine-Westphalia?: For the processing of the parental allowance application for basic parental allowance and parental allowance plus, you can expect approx. 4-8 weeks in North Rhine-Westphalia. If documents are missing or there are queries, the processing period may be longer.
Is it possible to fill out the parental allowance application online?: There is no online application for parental allowance in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. However, you can use our Parental Allowance Software use and optimize your parental allowance case.
From when can the parental allowance application be submitted?: The parental allowance application can be submitted to the parental allowance office of your district or independent city as of the birth of your child.