Address book - block entry

Many municipalities publish residents' registers or similar reference works. They contain information such as your name, a doctorate and your address. You can object to the publication of your data. You do not need to give reasons for your objection.

The registration authority must inform you of your right to object when you register. In addition, the authority will inform you of your right to object once a year by means of a customary local announcement.

Prerequisite

Entry in an address book

Responsible department

the registration office of your place of residence

The registration authority is

  • the municipal/city administration of your place of residence or
  • the administrative community or the municipality that fulfils the tasks of the registration authority for your municipality of residence.

Procedure

You must object to the transmission of your data. The objection is not bound to any particular form. You can therefore submit it in writing, electronically, verbally or for the record. Depending on the services offered by your municipality, a form is available for download.

Deadlines

none

Required documents

The registration office may request the following documents:

  • Identity card or passport
  • in the case of a written application: Copy of the passport or identity card

Costs

none

Processing time

usually one to four weeks

Miscellaneous

none

Appeal

Action for performance

Legal basis

Bundesmeldegesetz (BMG):

  • § 50 Absatz 5 Melderegisterauskünfte in besonderen Fällen

Release note

machine generated, based on the German release by: Innenministerium Baden-Württemberg, 10.10.2024