Württemberg Civil Registration

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Civil Registration
As in most states of Germany civil registration in Württemberg began in 1876. Each little town had its own registration office which was the mayor's office (Bürgermeisteramt). Comparable to church records the civil records may contain more information. Records can be obtained through the civil registration offices and the Family History Library systems as far as microfilming was possible (1874-1920). Otherwise, the genealogist has to write to the respective office. In most cases a relationship has to be proven before the civil registration office will give out information because of privacy laws. This can vary from place to place. The Family History Library has not filmed the civil registration records of Württemberg.

By doing a internet search for the word "Standesamt" followed by the location name, you can usually find the address of most civil records offices in Württemberg. Many Standesamts have a website and you can often contact them through email.

For civil registration (Standesamt) contact information see http://de.local.yahoo.com/Deutschland/Baden-W%C3%BCrttemberg/Standesamt/de100006459-s-2345481.html