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.