Birth
If you have just become or are about to become parents and have questions about the registration of your child's birth, we are happy to assist.
Current
Online services
If possible, please use our online service desk (in German).
Wearing a mask at the city hall
Wearing a mask is mandatory in all areas of the city hall with public access.
Walk-ins
Due to the current situation, personal visits at the counter are only possible after having made an appointment by telephone (044 412 31 50).
For the sake of your health and the health of our staff, please keep your distance during a personal visit. Thank you very much for your solidarity!
Availability by telephone
You can reach us by telephone or come by in person after having made an appointment by telephone at the following times:
Monday – Friday 08:00 – 12:00 / 13:30 – 17:00
Submit documents
Please send any documents we requested by post to:
Zivilstandsamt der Stadt Zürich, Postfach, 8022 Zürich
(Please mention our nine-digit reference number. You can find it in the letter or e-mail we sent you.)
Order a birth certificate
If you delivered your child in a hospital or birth centre in the city of Zurich, you will automatically receive a birth certificate.
At the online service desk, you can order additional birth certificates any time (fees occur).
Paternity recognition
If the parents are not married to each other, it is beneficial if the father recognises his child before birth. You can find the necessary information under the section «paternity recognition».