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Published on 30 September 2025

Civil status

All civil status events that mark a person's life, from birth to death, are recorded in the Swiss civil status register.

Swiss abroad and their spouses or registered partners have to report all civil status events, declarations and decisions to the Swiss representation responsible for their place of residence. Various civil status documents are therefore required.

6 October 2025

Marriage/Registered partnership

6 October 2025

Divorce/Dissolution of registered partnership

6 October 2025

Birth

26 August 2025

Adoption

6 October 2025

Death

6 October 2025

Ordering Swiss civil status documents