What is the purpose of this document, and what does it contain?
- The certificate of origin contains the up-to-date personal data of Swiss nationals. Some communes still use it for the registration of citizens in the register of inhabitants.
- When you move, come of age or when your personal data change, your residents' registration office may ask you to submit a certificate of origin. If you do not have an up-to-date certificate of origin, you can order it from the registry office.
Who is entitled to obtain this document?
The person concerned
Who issues the document?
The registry office of the place of origin
Costs
CHF 30.00 (+ portage)