Notice of Birth
The regional registry office (Regionales Zivilstandsamt) must be notified whenever a child is born. Attention: the place of birth, not the parents' community of residence defines which registry office is responsible. The hospital will send the documents to the responsible registry office when a child is born in hospital. A parent must give notice of birth within three days of a birth outside of hospital (e.g. at home). The responsible registry office provides information regarding the required documents. Children born in Switzerland do not automatically obtain Swiss citizenship.