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*To learn more about when German Civil Registration began in individual provinces or states, [[German Civil Registration Time Periods|'''click here''']]. | *To learn more about when German Civil Registration began in individual provinces or states, [[German Civil Registration Time Periods|'''click here''']]. | ||
=== Privacy Laws === | === Privacy Laws === | ||
Since 1 January 2009 the records are accessible to any researcher after these time periods have passed: | |||
*births: 110 years | *births: 110 years | ||
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*deaths: 30 years | *deaths: 30 years | ||
A direct relationship to the subject of the record sought will only be required in cases where the required time period has not yet elapsed. Even then, the records may be accessible if it can be shown that all "participating parties" have died at least 30 years ago. Participating parties are both parents and the child in birth records, and both spouses in a marriage. | A direct relationship to the subject of the record sought will only be required in cases where the required time period has not yet elapsed. Even then, the records may be accessible if it can be shown that all "participating parties" have died at least 30 years ago. Participating parties are both parents and the child in birth records, and both spouses in a marriage. | ||
== Information Recorded == | == Information Recorded == | ||