Prevent data transfer from the registration authority to address book publishers - apply for a transfer block

Teaser

If you do not want the registration office to transmit your name, including your doctor's degree and address, to address book publishers, you can object to this data transmission.

  • Service description

    You have the right to object to the transfer of your data to address book publishers. If you object, you have the right to request the registration authority to block the transfer of your data free of charge.

  • Procedure

    You have the option of informally objecting to the transmission of your address data to address book publishers. To do so, please contact the registration authority where you are registered with your sole or main residence or raise your objection online in the administration portal.

  • Responsible office

    The registration authority of the respective municipality is responsible.

  • Prerequisites

    You must be registered under registration law.

  • Which documents are required?

    No documents are required.

  • What fees are incurred?

    Registration is free of charge.

  • Processing time

    Processing usually takes place immediately.

  • Legal basis

    § Section 50 (5) in conjunction with (3) of the Federal Registration Act

  • Legal remedy

    You can lodge an objection.

  • Applications / Forms

    • Informal application possible: Yes
    • Personal appearance required: No
    • Online services available: No

  • What else should I know?

    There are no indications or special features.

  • Short text

    • Entry of an address book block
    • A person registered in the population register has the right to object to the transfer of their data to address book publishers
    • This is pointed out in the notification in accordance with § 17 paragraph 1
    • In the event of an objection, there is a right to set up a transmission block free of charge.
    • The magistrate/municipal council of the registration authority of the respective municipality is responsible
       

  • Issuing body

    Hessian Ministry of the Interior and Sport (HMdIS)

  • Typing

    4

Responsible departments