Regulation on the Settlement and Residence of Swiss Citizens - Issuance, Signature

1. The civil status office of the place of origin issues the certificate of origin. It maintains a record of the issued certificates of origin.

2. The civil status officer signs the certificate of origin.

1. The Justice Directorate arranges the printing of the domicile certificates and delivers them to the civil registry offices.

1. The Justice Department declares lost certificates of domicile null and void.

2. The holder of the certificate of domicile must credibly demonstrate the loss.

3. The costs of the declaration of nullity shall be borne by the holder of the certificate of domicile.

1. The municipal office of the municipality where the certificate of origin is deposited issues the certificate of residence.

1. The certificate of residence is valid for one year.

2. The certificate of residence issued for a person in training can be valid until the completion of the training.

1. The following information must be provided to the municipal office upon registration

a) Details to be included in the family booklet

b) Religious affiliation

c) Address

d) Occupation and employer

e) Date of moving in

f) Previous place of residence or stay

g) AHV card, if one has already been issued

2. For families, the family booklet or a family certificate must be presented.

1. The following fees shall be charged

a) for the issuance of a certificate of domicile: 16 francs

b) for the nullification of a certificate of domicile: 20 francs-200 francs

c) for the issuance of a residence certificate: 8 francs

d) for the extension of a residence certificate: 4 francs

e) for the issuance of a settlement permit: 3 francs

f) for the issuance of a residence permit: 3 francs

1. The Implementing Provisions of July 6, 1981, regarding the Federal Council's Ordinance of December 22, 1980, on the Certificate of Origin are repealed.

1. This regulation shall enter into force on April 1, 1986.