My child has been born – what needs to be arranged?
6 tasks in suggested order
1. Choose the child's name and gather the information required to issue the birth certificate.
After the birth, following the registration of the birth.
Registry office (matrika) corresponding to the place of birth.
Details of the parents and the child; any relevant documents based on family circumstances.
In the case of a birth in a medical facility, the facility submits the notification; parents handle the details and any special circumstances.
Official source: portal.gov.cz
2. If the parents are not married and paternity has not been established, make a joint declaration of paternity.
Before the birth or after the child is born.
Registry office or court, depending on the situation.
Parents' identification documents and necessary civil registry documents.
Applies only to situations where paternity has not been established by other means.
Official source: portal.gov.cz
3. Notify the health insurance company of the child's birth.
Within 8 days of birth.
The mother's health insurance company; if the mother is not insured in the Czech system, follow the rule for the father's insurance.
Child's and parent's details as required by the insurance company.
This obligation applies to a child covered by the Czech public health insurance system.
Official source: portal.gov.cz
4. Apply for the paternity allowance if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Within the statutory timeframe following the child's birth or placement in your care.
ČSSZ (Czech Social Security Administration) / employer, depending on the applicant's status.
Supporting documents as required by the paternity allowance rules.
This is a separate sickness insurance benefit.
Official source: portal.gov.cz
5. Apply for the parental allowance if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Once eligibility is established.
Labour Office of the Czech Republic (Úřad práce ČR) or the relevant electronic service.
Details regarding the child and parent; any documents required to determine the payout option.
Parental allowance is not the same as maternity benefit.
Official source: portal.gov.cz
6. If you meet the income and other requirements, check your eligibility for and—if applicable—apply for the childbirth grant.
After the child's birth.
Labour Office of the Czech Republic (Úřad práce ČR).
Documents required to assess income and family circumstances.
The childbirth grant is not a universal benefit for every child born.
Official source: portal.gov.cz
