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==Accessing the Records== | ==Accessing the Records== | ||
Currently, records after 1876 are restricted nationwide in Switzerland, although some cantons have relaxed this requirement for accessing records, though most restrictions are for between 100-120 years. Few civil registration records are available online. Requests for information concerning ancestral families must be made by writing to the appropriate civil registry office.<br> | |||
When writing for records, access is generally restricted to direct-line relatives. Be prepared to provide proof of relationship (documentation connecting you to the ancestor), as well as proof of identity (a copy of passport or government-issued ID). | |||
*An up-to-date Excel file with contact information for civil registration offices nationwide can be downloaded at: [http://www.weesen.ch/dl.php/de/0cvo8-t4pgw9/ZVA_Liste_2008.pdf '''Addresses for Civil Registration (ZivilStandesamt) Offices (.pdf)'''] | *An up-to-date Excel file with contact information for civil registration offices nationwide can be downloaded at: [http://www.weesen.ch/dl.php/de/0cvo8-t4pgw9/ZVA_Liste_2008.pdf '''Addresses for Civil Registration (ZivilStandesamt) Offices (.pdf)'''] | ||
*Consult the [[Switzerland Genealogy#Language Map of Switzerland|'''Language Map of Switzerland''']], and then write your request in the appropriate language: | *Consult the [[Switzerland Genealogy#Language Map of Switzerland|'''Language Map of Switzerland''']], and then write your request in the appropriate language: | ||
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**[[Italy Letter Writing Guide]] | **[[Italy Letter Writing Guide]] | ||
**[[French Letter Writing Guide]] | **[[French Letter Writing Guide]] | ||
===Online Civil Registration Records=== | ===Online Civil Registration Records=== | ||
*''' | *Genève '''(GE)''': Civil records are available online through 1880 at the [https://ge.ch/arvaegconsult/ws/consaeg/public/fiche/ResultSet?r=1&rpp=-1&upp=0&w=NATIVE%28%27ORIGINE+%3D+%27%27DOC%27%27+AND+REFDOC+%3D+%27%27EC%2F%27%27*+AND+NIVCONS+%3D+2%27%29&order=native%28%27CDOCA%2CNUMOR%27%29 Genève Archive]. | ||
[[Category:Switzerland Vital Records]] | [[Category:Switzerland Vital Records]] | ||