Living in a binational partnership, including a same-sex partnership (marriage, civil/registered partnership, separation, divorce, property law, rights of life partners).
The property regimes agreed between spouses, such as separation of property and community of property, or their annulment, are recorded in the property law register. Anyone who can demonstrate a legitimate interest is permitted to view the register. You can request a copy of the entry. This can also be certified. It is advisable to make an appointment in advance by telephone or to submit the application in writing.
Substantiation of a legitimate interest (Section 13 para. 2 FamFG)
Possibly proof that a legitimate interest exists.
The Matrimonial Property Register was abolished by the Act Abolishing the Matrimonial Property Register and Amending the COVID-19 Insolvency Suspension Act of October 31, 2022, with effect from January 1, 2023.
No more entries can be made in the property registry.
Anyone is permitted to inspect the register until December 31, 2037. A copy of the entries can be requested (Article 229, Section 64 of the Introductory Act to the Civil Code).
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If you would like to inspect the property rights register or request a copy of the entry, submit a written application or make an appointment in advance by telephone at the local court where the entry was made.
An appeal may be lodged against the refusal to grant access ( Section 58 FamFG).
Section 13 paragraph 2 of the Law on Proceedings in Family Matters and in Matters of Voluntary Jurisdiction (FamFG).
Section 1357 paragraph 2 of the German Civil Code (BGB) .
§ 1412 German Civil Code (BGB) .
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Last updated: 06.02.2026