What is the purpose of this document, and what does it contain?
- The civil status certificate provides information about Swiss or foreign nationals' up-to-date personal data. It indicates, for instance, their civil status, their current names or - for Swiss citizens - their places of origin.
- Foreign nationals may obtain this document only if they had an event that affected their civil status after 31 December 2004 (for example a marriage or the birth of a child).
- It is issued in four languages (German, French, Italian and Romansh), with English and Spanish translations.
- It is often required by vested benefit foundations of single persons or divorcees for the disbursement of their vested benefits.
- Foreign nationals may obtain it instead of a confirmation of the registered civil status (form 7.13).
Who is entitled to obtain this document?
The person concerned
Who issues the document?
- Swiss nationals: the registry office of their place of origin
- Foreign nationals: the registry office of their place of residence
Costs
CHF 30.00 (+ portage)