Certificate of custody
(Section 58 of Book VIII of the Social Code)

A mother who is not married to the father can prove that she has sole custody by means of a negative certificate issued by the Youth and Family Department. The negative certificate confirms that at the time of issue there are no concurrent declarations of custody registered between the child's parents.

For parents who have been awarded sole custody by a court, the court judgement or court order serves as proof of sole custody.

Necessary documents:

• Copy of the applicant's identity card
• A copy of the child's birth certificate
• Recognition of paternity