Correction and updating of birth, marriage and death registers
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Procedure
After the application has been filed, the registry office decides in most cases on the admissibility of the requested correction and also carries it out itself. In some cases, a court decision must be obtained. The application can be submitted via the registry office or directly to the competent court.
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More information
The registry office that keeps the register to be corrected or updated is responsible for receiving applications for corrections or updates.