Germany: finding birth certificate

[DBeverly]

Hi. I am trying to track down my grandfather's german birth certificate.

He was born on 26 April 1912 and his name is Fred Rothschild. Would anyone know any useful databases or sources I could use to track down the certificate?

many thanks,

Daniel

[jorose]

Do you know where he was born other than "Germany"?
There are no big national databases (and in addition often records are restricted within the past 100 years).
I presume he emigrated - where to and when?

[DBeverly]

Hi. I think he was born in Stuttgart and emigrated to the US sometime around 1930/40. In the event there are no databases as such, do you have any idea what one can do to find a birth record?

thank so much!

[Sue15]

Hi
For a birth certificate you would need to contact the Standesamt (registration office) at the town your Grandfather was born in.

Depending if your Grandfather is alive- I assume not- then they will probably allowing you to purchase a copy.

http://www.stuttgart.de/item/show/305802/1/dept/5675?

This link gives you the central Stuttgart Standesamt details. There is an email address. It would be best to write in German with an English translation. I am sure they were give you good advice as to whether they can help.

All the best

Sue