Consent to the acknowledgement of paternity

If you need the Immigration and Naturalisation Service’s approval for the recognition of paternity, you can submit an application here.

Course description

You can submit your application and the required documents via our online contact form. To do so, select the ‘Cancellation of appointments’ category and provide the contact details of the person concerned in Munich. Alternatively, the registration office can submit the application directly to us.

Prerequisites

You have acknowledged paternity at the registry office, the youth welfare office, a notary’s office or a German diplomatic mission abroad, and you require the approval of the relevant Foreigners Office for the acknowledgement to take effect.

Required documents

  • A fully completed application for consent to the acknowledgement of paternity
  • Valid national passport or passport substitute for both parents

Please note

The documents submitted (for example, proof of identity and language certificates) will be checked for authenticity. We will report any forged documents to the police.

Duration and costs

Processing time

Up to 4 months

We can only finalise the processing of your application once you have submitted all the required documents in full and have fulfilled your obligation to cooperate. If we have to request further documents, this will delay the process.

Fees and charges

None

Contact Us

Residence check

Contact address

Ruppertstraße 19
80337 München

Open

  • Mon 07:30 - 15:30
  • Tue 07:30 - 15:30
  • Wed 07:30 - 15:30
  • Thu 07:30 - 15:30
  • Fri 07:30 - 13:00
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

By appointment only

Service helpline for the Immigration and Naturalisation Service: 089 233-96010