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Request a restriction on access to information in the registration records

Restriction of access to resident registration records by third parties to protect against danger or unreasonable harassment.

Wo wohnen Sie?

Damit wir Request a restriction on access to information in the registration records mit dem zuständigen Bürgeramt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Processing: approx. 1 weeksSuccess rate: 80.0 %
Last reviewed: August 03, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Antrag oder schriftliche Anfrage · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    10–15 € je Urkunde, Trauung ab ca. 50 € – je nach Gemeinde

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit an application to the appropriate municipal office

    Along with a written explanation and, if applicable, supporting documentation (police report, certificate from a counseling center).

  2. 2

    Review of the prima facie case

    The Citizens' Office assesses the reported threat.

  3. 3

    Setting up a data access restriction

    Valid nationwide for all registration records for 2 years, renewable.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Individuals who can demonstrate that they are at risk as a result of information from the registry of residents.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks

Success rate

approx. 80.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Application submitted without justification or supporting documentation
  • Request for a lockdown limited to their own municipality (but applies nationwide)

Common reasons for rejection

  • The risk has not been sufficiently substantiated

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Auskunftssperre im Melderegister beantragen?

In der Regel ca. 7 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
Data quality
100 %

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