Last Change:

08/11/2025

1957 Law on Civil Registration

Original names of the law: Ley de 1957 sobre el registro civil

Year: 1957

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Documentation

Description

This law establishes the foundational framework for Spain's Civil Registry, outlining the system and procedures for recording personal civil status events, such as births, marriages, deaths, and nationality changes. The law provides guidelines for the operation of registry offices, detailing the responsibilities of civil registrars and the rights of individuals to have their personal information recorded.