Change in the death register

Description

The data entered in a death certificate are those that appear in the death register on the date of issue. If such data is incorrect or incomplete, the register must be corrected. You will then receive a new death certificate with the correct data.

Examples of corrections:

• Misspelling by the registry office
• The spelling of the name in the passport differs from the death register
• The wrong marital status was entered in the death register
• The time of death is incorrect

Prerequisites

If the register contains an error or is incomplete, you can apply for a correction if you are closely related to the deceased person (parent, child, last spouse/partner). Other persons can apply for the correction if they have a legal interest.

Required documents

If the register contains an error or is incomplete, you can apply for a correction if you are closely related to the deceased person (parent, child, last spouse/partner). Please complete our contact form to obtain advice and submit your existing documents in advance. The required documents vary depending on the individual case. Please submit all documents you have relating to the change in question, with a translation into German if necessary.

Legal basis

• § Section 32 of the Civil Status Act (subsequent certification in the register of births)
• §§ Sections 47, 48 of the Civil Status Act (correction)