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.
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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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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Antrag oder schriftliche Anfrage · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
10–15 € je Urkunde, Trauung ab ca. 50 € – je nach Gemeinde
How to proceed
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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).
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Review of the prima facie case
The Citizens' Office assesses the reported threat.
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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 %