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Currently, records after 1876 are restricted nationwide in Switzerland except for direct descendants. For the few cantons have relaxed this restriction, 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> | Currently, records after 1876 are restricted nationwide in Switzerland except for direct descendants. For the few cantons have relaxed this restriction, 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). | 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 | *An Excel file with contact information for civil registration offices nationwide (as of 2008) can be downloaded [http://www.weesen.ch/dl.php/de/0cvo8-t4pgw9/ZVA_Liste_2008.pdf '''here''']. Note that contact information for civil registration offices can also be found on the individual parish pages in the FamilySearch Wiki. | ||
*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: | ||
**[[Germany Letter Writing Guide]] | **[[Germany Letter Writing Guide]] | ||