Swiss citizens order the relevant documents (civil status, family and partnership documents) from the registry office in their place of origin.
Persons who do not have Swiss citizenship order these documents from the civil registry office of their place of residence or domicile or from the civil registry office of their last place of residence.
A confirmation of residence/confirmation of registration/confirmation of deregistration must always be requested from the municipality of the place of residence (regardless of citizenship).
The certificate of inheritance or the certificate of registered marital status of the deceased beneficiary must be obtained from the cantonal inheritance office.