Blocks on information and transmission in the civil register Entry of a block on information
Service description
A block on providing information in the civil register is only entered under strict conditions.
To do this, you must credibly demonstrate that you or another person may be at risk to life, health, personal freedom or similar interests worthy of protection as a result of information from the population register.
Process flow
It is recommended that you contact the appropriate office before applying and find out if a freeze is an option in your case.
The information block will be entered upon application. When submitting the application, you must state and credibly demonstrate the facts why the provision of information could endanger your life, health, personal freedom or similar interests worthy of protection. The request can be made in writing or in person by visiting the authority.
Your details will then be checked by the responsible office. If this check shows that the relevant requirements have been met, an information block will be noted in the civil register for 2 years, which applies to all types of civil register information to private individuals and non-public bodies.
The block only applies to the apartment for which it was requested.
You can have the information block extended after the time has expired.
Requirements
- In order to have your information blocked, you must provide the local registration office with good reason to believe that you or other persons are in danger.
- A review of your information must confirm the hazard you cite.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
The information block ends after 2 years and can be extended upon request.
Legal basis