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title: German Parental Leave Application Form Template (Elternzeit Antrag) | Paperform
description: Professional German parental leave (Elternzeit) application form template with Elterngeld coordination, duration planning, and employer notification for HR departments and employees in Germany.
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generatedAt: "2026-03-28T00:44:00.308Z"
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Navigating parental leave in Germany doesn't have to be complicated. This **German Parental Leave Application (Elternzeit Antrag)** template streamlines the entire process for employees, HR departments, and small to medium-sized businesses operating in Germany.

Whether you're a parent planning to take Elternzeit after the birth or adoption of your child, or an HR professional managing leave requests across your organization, this form ensures compliance with German labor law while making the application process straightforward and dignified.

### Why use Paperform for your Elternzeit applications?

German parental leave involves specific legal requirements, tight deadlines, and coordination between employees, employers, and government agencies. This template helps you capture all essential information in one organized submission:

 - **Compliant with German regulations:** Includes all required fields for valid Elternzeit applications under the Bundeselterngeld- und Elternzeitgesetz (BEEG)
 - **Flexible duration planning:** Supports the full range of parental leave options, from a few months to the full three years, with options for splitting leave periods
 - **Elterngeld coordination:** Helps employees indicate their Elterngeld plans so employers can provide necessary documentation
 - **Professional documentation:** Creates a clear paper trail for both employee and employer records

### Perfect for German businesses and employees

This form template is ideal for:

 - **HR departments** in German companies processing parental leave requests
 - **Small and medium businesses** that need a professional, compliant way to handle Elternzeit
 - **International companies** with German offices or remote employees in Germany
 - **Employees** who want to submit a complete, professional application to their employer

### Automate your HR workflows with Stepper

Once you receive an Elternzeit application, there's typically a series of follow-up tasks: acknowledgment emails, calendar updates, benefit adjustments, and documentation for payroll. With [Stepper](https://stepper.io), Paperform's AI-native workflow builder, you can automate these processes:

 - Send automatic confirmation emails to employees with next steps
 - Create calendar events for leave start and end dates
 - Update your HR system or Google Sheets with leave records
 - Trigger notifications to relevant team members and departments
 - Generate required documentation for Elterngeld applications

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