Dutch Legislation

Matrimonial Property Register Decree 1969

in force

Secondary legislation to Civil Code Book 1: keeping the matrimonial property register

Family law · Besluit Huwelijksgoederenregister 1969 · BWBR0002684 · Articles: 9

1 Article 1

When an entry is required in the matrimonial property register, the following documents must be submitted to the clerk of the court:

1a Article 1a

At the petition of one or both spouses or (registered) partners, the clerk of the court shall record in the register that the petition or the…

2 Article 2

An extension, in accordance with Article 106 of Book 1 of the Civil Code, of the period for renunciation shall be recorded in the register by the…

3 Article 3

For each pair of spouses or each registered pair in respect of whom a registration is made, a card and, if necessary, a cover shall be maintained…

3a Article 3a

The documents referred to in Article 1, which must be submitted for an entry in the matrimonial property register, do not form part of the…

4 Article 4

The clerk of the court is obliged to provide any person with access to the register free of charge. He is furthermore obliged — with due observance…

4a Article 4a

This decree is based on Articles 80b, 86, 91, 99, 104, 105, 106, 116, 173 and 176 of Book 1 of the Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek).

5 Article 5

Our Decree of 15 September 1956, Stb. 480, is hereby repealed.

6 Article 6

This decree shall enter into force on 1 January 1970.