[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] German register of births, mariages and deaths

[Jerry Frank]

As with most other jurisdictions around the world, I doubt there is a 
single national register for vital statistics.  You usually have to go to 
go to some regional or even local town site for information.  Every country 
has its own rules regarding privacy.  In most cases it is not a problem to 
get information say 75, 90, or 100 years or older.  Newer info may require 
some form of proof of relationship.  For still others, the time frame is 
dependent on whether it is a birth, marriage, or death record you 
seek.  But you need to ask that question specifically of the individual 
archive.

Do you know what region you require?  If so, post that and perhaps more 
specific info can be provided.


At 03:58 PM 18/04/2003 +0200, hbenne601.freeler.nl wrote:
>Does anybody know if a central German register of births, mariages and 
>deaths excists? Which office / organisation is hosting it?
>How likely is it that they will supply information about individuals due 
>to privacy-legislation etc.?
>Kindly regards,
>Hugo Benne

Jerry Frank - Calgary, Alberta
jkfrank at shaw.ca