Corrections or Amendments of Civil Status Records in Judicial Procedure

Correct and accurate civil status records are essential for proving family relationships and legal identity, especially during important processes such as reinstatement or acquisition of Lithuanian citizenship and obtaining residence permits. When these records contain errors or missing information, they can cause significant delays or even halt these processes. In such cases, individuals may need to seek correction or amendment of their civil status records through a judicial procedure to ensure their documents reflect the true facts.

Issues with Civil Status Records Affecting Citizenship and Residence Permits

Sometimes, extracts from a civil status record (such as related to birth, marriage, death etc.) required for the process of reinstatement of the citizenship of Lithuania or its acquisition in other ways, as well as in the process of issuing a Residence Permit, are not available or contain incorrect information. For example, the first name or surname of the father or mother of the person may be missing or incorrectly recorded in the Certificate of Birth. This can prevent the person from proving family connections or that their ancestors were of Lithuanian origin or citizens of Lithuania. Until such records are corrected, the process of citizenship reinstatement or residence permit issuance may be halted.

Applying for Correction or Amendment of Civil Status Records

In such cases, the person must first apply to a Civil Registry Office for correction or amendment of the record. However, if sufficient evidence is lacking, the Civil Registry Office will not make corrections. Consequently, the person must apply to a court to request correction or amendment of the civil status record through a judicial procedure.

Legal Assistance for Civil Status Record Corrections in Court

We provide legal assistance and consulting regarding corrections and amendments of civil status records in judicial procedures. Our services include preparing the necessary requests and documents for submission to state institutions and courts, as well as representing the interests of the person throughout the process.