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STATUTES

THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

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ACT ON REGISTRATION OF FAMILY RELATIONS

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Act is to prescribe matters concerning the registration of establishment of and changes in family relations such as the birth, marriage, death, etc. of people and other matters concerning certification thereof.

Article 2 (Administration)

The Supreme Court shall administer affairs related to the registration of establishment of and changes in family relations and certification thereof (hereinafter referred to as "registration affairs").

Article 3 (Delegation of authority)

(1) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall delegate authority over registration to the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon (the head of a Si for Dongs and the head of an Eup or Myeon for Eups or Myeons in a Si in the form of an urban and rural complex; hereinafter the same shall apply).

(2) In the case of the Special Metropolitan City, a Metropolitan City, or a Si

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having Gus, a, the head of a or the office of a Si as mentioned in this Act refers to a Gu, the head of a Gu or the office of a Gu, respectively; provided, references to Guns in a Metropolitan City refer to an Eup/Myeon, the head of an Eup/Myeon, or the office of an Eup/Myeon.

(3) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall delegate authority over the supervision of registration to the chief judge of a Family Court which has jurisdiction over the place where the office of a Si/Eup/Myeon is located; provided, the chief justice of a family branch court shall, upon the order of the chief justice of the Family Court, supervise registration within the districts under his or her jurisdiction.

Article 4 (Processing of registration)

Registration referred to in Article 3 shall be processed by the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon in which the place for reporting is located, in which a report, etc. of the registration of establishment of and change in family relations (hereinafter referred to as "registration") is received or accepted.

Article 4-2 (Special cases concerning registration of Korean citizens in foreign countries)

(1) Notwithstanding Articles 3 and 4, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may authorize a court official of Grade IV, a court official of Grade V, a court administrative official, or a junior court administrative official (hereinafter referred to as "family

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relation registrar") to process the registration of the citizens of the Republic of Korea residing or staying in foreign countries (hereinafter referred to as "Korean citizens residing abroad").

(2) To process and facilitate the registration of Korean citizens residing abroad, Overseas Koreans Family Register Office shall be established in the National Court Administration and matters necessary for the organization, operation, etc. thereof shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

(3) Articles 3 (3), 5, 11, 14, 18, 22, 23-3, 29, 31, 38 through 43, 109 through 111, 114 through 116 of the regulations on registration promulgated by the head of Si/Eup/Myeon, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the registration to be processed by the family relation registrar who is working for Overseas Koreans Family Register Office.

[This Article Added on Feb. 3, 2015]

Article 5 (Restriction on duties)

(1) No head of any Si/Eup/Myeon shall carry out his or her duties with respect to a registration case of his or her own or of any of his or her relatives within four degrees of relationship, with the exception of the issuance of certificates related to registration.

(2) With respect to handling of registration cases, paragraph (1) shall apply in the same manner to persons who act on behalf of the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon.

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Article 6 (Vesting of fees)

(1) Fees and administrative fines to be paid pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall be appropriated as the revenue of a local government processing registration; provided, the same shall not apply in any of the following cases: <Amended on Feb. 3, 2015>

1. Where a public official of the Central Control Office of Computerized Information issues a certificate pursuant to Article 12 (2);

1-2. Where a person pays a fee to the Overseas Koreans Family Register Office under Article 4-2;

2. Where the Family Court levies an administrative fine pursuant to Articles 120 and 123;

3. Where the Family Court holds a trial on an administrative fine referred to in the Non-Contentious Case Procedure Act pursuant to Article 124 (3).

(2) The amount of fees referred to paragraph (1) shall be determined by the Supreme Court Regulations.

Article 7 (Liability for expenses)

Expenses to be incurred for registration which are delegated to the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon pursuant to Article 3 shall be borne by the State.

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Article 8 (Supreme Court Regulations)

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Act shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

CHAPTER II PREPARATION OF FAMILY RELATIONS REGISTERS AND PROCESSING OF REGISTRATION

Article 9 (Preparation of and matters to be recorded in family relations registers)

(1) A family relations register (hereinafter referred to as "register") shall be prepared by classifying computerized information data on registered matters concerning family relations, which are entered and processed individually through a computerized information processing system (hereinafter referred to as "registered matters") according to the place of registration referred to in Article 10.

(2) The following matters shall be stated in the register: <Amended on May 4, 2010>

1. Place of registration;

2. Name, place of family origin, gender, date of birth and resident registration

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number;

3. Matters concerning establishment of and changes in family relations, such as birth, marriage, and death;

4. Where a person to be recorded as a family member is a person who is not a national of the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as "foreigner"), name, gender, date of birth, nationality, and alien registration number (in cases of a foreigner not registered as a foreigner, referring to the report number of the place of residence prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations; hereinafter the same shall apply);

5. Other matters concerning family relations as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

Article 10 (Determination of place of registration)

(1) In the case of entering matters for the first time due to birth or other causes, a place of registration shall be determined for reporting such entry.

(2) A place of registration may be altered in accordance with a procedure prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

Article 11 (Processing of registration through computerized information processing system)

(1) The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall process registration through a computerized

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information processing system.

(2) Where the principal is deceased or declared missing or absent, or renounces or relinquishes his or her nationality, or other causes occur, as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations, the register shall be closed.

(3) Registers and closed registers as referred to in paragraph (2) (hereinafter referred to as "closed register") shall be kept and maintained by the Minister of National Court Administration.

(4) The Minister of National Court Administration shall separately prepare and maintain computerized information data which contains the same information as the registered matters entered in registers or closed registers (hereinafter referred to as "register, etc.").

(5) Where registers, etc. are damaged in whole or in part, or there are worries about potential damage to registers, etc., the Minister of National Court Administration may order necessary dispositions, such as restoration of registers, as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

(6) No person who maintains registers, etc. nor any person who processes registration shall use computerized information data on the registered matters entered in registers, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "computerized registration data") or provide them to other persons (including corporations) for reasons other than those prescribed by this Act or other Acts.

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Article 12 (Installation of Central Control Office of Computerized Information)

(1) The Central Control Office of Computerized Information shall be installed in the National Court Administration (hereinafter referred to as the "Central Control Office") for the keeping and management of registers, etc., support of processing registration through a computerized information processing system and efficient utilization of computerized registration data. In such cases, with respect to processing of registration, following notices concerning nationality, a computerized information processing system shall be run in connection with the Ministry of Justice as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

(2) The Minister of the National Court Administration may, if necessary, have a public official of the Central Control Office handle the issuance of certificates referred to in Article 15.

Article 13 (Use of computerized registration data)

(1) Any person who intends to use or utilize computerized registration data shall obtain the approval of the Minister of National Court Administration after undergoing examination by the head of a relevant central administrative organ; provided, where the head of the central administrative organ intends to use or utilize computerized registration data, he or she shall consult

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with the Minister of National Court Administration.

(2) A person who intends to use or utilize computerized registration data pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not use or utilize such data for purposes other than the original purpose.

(3) Matters necessary for the use or utilization of computerized registration data pursuant to paragraph (1), usage fees therefor, etc. shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

Article 14 (Delivery of certificates)

(1) The principal, his or her spouse, and lineal blood relatives (hereinafter referred to as "principals, etc.") may request the delivery of the certificate issuable with respect to matters entered in the registers, etc. as provided for in Article 15 (hereinafter referred to as "certificate of registered information"), and where the agents of the principals, etc. make such requests, the agents shall be delegated by the principals, etc.; provided, a person other than the principals, etc. may request the delivery of the certificate in any of the following cases: <Amended on Oct. 31, 2017; Dec. 28, 2021>

1. Where the State or a local government files a written application for operational requirements;

2. Where it is required in various procedures for litigation, non-litigation cases, and execution of civil cases;

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3. Where other statutes require the submission of a certificate concerning the principals, etc.;

4. Other cases where a person having a justifiable interest prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations applies.

(2) The full adoption relation certificate referred to in Article 15 (1) 5 shall be requested only in cases falling under any of the following subparagraphs:

1. Where an adopted child files such an application when he or she reaches the age of majority;

2. Where the contracting parties to a marriage intends to inquire into kinship referred to in Article 809 of the Civil Act;

3. Where there is a commissioning by the court for inquiry into facts, or an investigation agency files a written application for investigative purposes;

4. Other cases prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

(3) A person who requests the issuance of a certificate pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) shall pay applicable fees, and in the case of requesting to forward the certificate, he or she shall pay for postage in addition thereto.

(4) When the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon deems that the request referred to

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in paragraphs (1) and (2) has been made fr unjust purpses, such as infringement upon the privacy of a person on the register, he or she may refuse to issue such certificate.

(5) A person who requests submission of the certificate of registered information shall file a request for the general certificate or the specified certificate describing the registered matters to the minimum necessary to achieve the intended purpose of use; and if the person makes a request for the detailed certificate, he or she shall explain the grounds therefor. The certificate submitted shall not be used for any other purpose than the original purpose. <Added on Dec. 29, 2009; May 29, 2016; Dec. 28, 2021>

(6) Paragraphs (1) through (5) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the cases of issuance of certificates from closed registers. <Amended on Dec. 29, 2009>

(7) The principal, or his or her spouse, parents and children may request the perusal through an electronic method, with regard to the whole or part of information recorded in the register, etc. as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations; provided, with respect to the information recorded on the full adoption relation certificate, he or she may request the same when the child adopted through full adoption reaches the age of majority. <Added on Jul. 30, 2013>

(8) The victims defined in subparagraph 5 of Article 2 of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Crimes of Domestic Violence

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(hereinafter referred to as "victims of domestic violence") or their agents may designate the spouses or lineal blood relatives of the victims of domestic violence (hereinafter referred to as "person subject to restriction of delivery") and request the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon to restrict the delivery of the certificate of registered information of the principal of the victim of domestic violence under paragraph (1) or (2) to the person subject to restriction of delivery, or to terminate such restriction. <Added on Dec. 28, 2021>

(9) Upon receipt of a request under paragraph (8), the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon need not deliver the certificate of registered information of the principal of the victim of domestic violence to a person subject to restriction of delivery or his or her agent, notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2). <Added on Dec. 28, 2021>

(10) Notwithstanding paragraph (7), a person subject to restriction of delivery under paragraph (9) shall not be permitted to peruse the records of the registry, etc. of the principal of the victim of domestic violence. <Added on Dec. 28, 2021>

(11) Detailed matters necessary for the procedures for filing a request or terminating restriction, documents to be submitted, and others under paragraphs (8) and (9) shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations. <Added on Dec. 28, 2021>

[Paragraph (1)

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of this Article was amended on Act No. 14963, October 31, 2017, pursuant to the decision of incompatibility with the Constitution which was made by the Constitutional Court on June 30, 2016]

[Paragraph (1) of this Article was amended on Act No. 18651, December 28, 2021, pursuant to the decision of incompatibility with the Constitution which was made by the Constitutional Court on August 28, 2020]

Article 14-2 (Online issuance of certificates)

(1) Issuance of certificates of registered information may be processed through the Internet.

(2) The principal or his or her spouse, parents and children may request the issuance pursuant to paragraph (1).

(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), the person subject to restriction of delivery referred to in Article 14 (9) shall not be issued the certificate of registered information of the principal of the victim of domestic violence. <Added on Dec. 28, 2021>

(4) Matters necessary for the scope of and procedures, methods, etc. for issuance of certificates under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations. <Amended on Dec. 28, 2021>

[This Article Added on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 14-3 (Issuance of certificates through unmanned certificat

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e issuing machines)

(1) The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon may process the issuance of certificates using a machine through which an applicant can enter information and be issued with a certificate of registered information.

(2) The certificate prescribed in paragraph (1) shall be issued only to the principal.

(3) The scope, procedure and method, etc. of the issuance under paragraph (1) and other matters necessary therefor shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

[This Article Added on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 15 (Types of certificates and information to be entered in certificates)

(1) Information entered in registers, etc. shall be issued as a general certificate specified in paragraph (2) and a detailed certificate specified in paragraph (3) in accordance with the following categories of certificates; provided, with respect to the information entered on foreigners, a certificate shall be issued stating the person’s name, gender, date of birth, nationality and alien registration number: <Amended on Dec. 29, 2009; May 4, 2010; May 29, 2016>

1. A family relation certificate;

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(a) Deleted; <May 29, 2016>

(b) Deleted; <May 29, 2016>

2. Identification certificate:

(a) Deleted; <May 29, 2016>

(b) Deleted; <May 29, 2016>

3. Marriage relation certificate:

(a) Deleted; <May 29, 2016>

(b) Deleted; <May 29, 2016>

4. Adoption relation certificate:

(a) Deleted; <May 29, 2016>

(b) Deleted; <May 29, 2016>

5. Full adoption relation certificate:

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(a) Deleted; <May 29, 2016>

(b) Deleted; <May 29, 2016>

(2) Information to be entered in a general certificate for any certificate prescribed in paragraph (1) shall be as follows: <Added on May 29, 2016>

1. A family relation certificate;

(a) Place of registration, name, gender, place of family origin, date of birth, and resident registration number of the principal;

(b) Name, gender, place of family origin, date of birth, and resident registration number of parents (in cases of adoption, adoptive parents shall be recorded as parents; provided, where an adoptive father who independently adopts a child has a marital relationship with the child's birth mother, the adoptive father and the birth mother shall be recorded as parents, and where an adoptive mother who independently adopts a child has a marital relationship with the child's birth father, the adoptive mother and the natural father shall be recorded as parents);

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resident registration number of spouse a children;

2. Identification certificate:

(a) Place of registration, name, gender, place of family origin, date of birth, and resident registration number of the principal;

(b) Matters concerning birth, death, and loss, acquisition and reinstatement of nationality, etc. of the principal;

3. Marriage relation certificate:

(a) Place of registration, name, gender, place of family origin, date of birth, and resident registration number of the principal;

(b) Name, gender, place of family origin, date of birth and resident registration number of the spouse;

4. Adoption relation certificate:

(a) Place of registration, name, gender, place of family origin, date of birth, and resident registration number of

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the principal;

(b) Name, gender, place of family origin, date of birth and resident registration number of birth parents, adopted parents, or an adopted child;

5. Full adoption relation certificate:

(a) Place of registration, name, gender, place of family origin, date of birth, and resident registration number of the principal;

(b) Name, gender, place of family origin, date of birth and resident registration number of birth parents, adoptive parents or a fully adopted child;

(3) Information to be entered in a detailed certificate for each certificate of the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) shall be the following matters, added to the information entered in a general certificate specified in paragraph (2): <Added on May 29, 2016>

1. Family relation certificate: Name, gender, place of family origin, date of birth and resident registration number of every

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child;

2. Identification certificate: Information on acquisition and reinstatement of nationality;

3. Marriage relation certificate: Information on marriage and divorce;

4. Adoption relation certificate: Information on adoption and dissolution of adoptive relations;

5. Full adoption relation certificate: Matters concerning full adoption and dissolution of full adoption.

(4) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), among the certificates specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), a certificate prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations shall be issued as a specified certificate by including information that has been selected by an applicant out of the information specified in a detailed certificate in accordance with the Supreme Court Regulations. <Added on May 29, 2016>

(5) Necessary matters for a general certificate, detailed certificate, and specified certificate under paragraphs (2) through (4), other certificates concerning family relations, and information on family relations shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations. <Amended on Dec. 29, 2009; May 29, 2016>

Article 15-2 (Restriction of public disclosure of records on victims of domestic violence)

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(1) The victims of domestic violence or their agents may designate the spouses or lineal blood relatives of the victims of domestic violence (including the former spouses or lineal blood relatives) (hereinafter referred to as "persons subject to restriction of public disclosure") and may request the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon to place a restriction by covering the records of the victims of domestic violence in the registers, etc. or to terminate such restriction.

(2) The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon upon receipt of a request under paragraph (1) may deliver the certificate of registered information under Article 14 (1) and (2) to a person as classified in the following subparagraphs, or may issue or deliver the certificate of registered information under Article 14-3 after covering the records on the victim of domestic violence; provided, the certificate of registered information may be delivered without covering the relevant matters in cases falling under the subparagraphs of Article 14 (1):

1. The certificate of registered information of a person subject to restriction of public disclosure: The principals, etc. of a person subject to restriction of public disclosure or their agents;

2. The certificate of registered information of the spouse or a lineal blood relative of a person subject to restriction of public disclosure, who is not the victim of domestic violence: A person subject to restriction of public disclosure or his or her agent.

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(3) Where a person classified under the subparagraphs of paragraph (2) is allowed to peruse the records on the registers, etc. under Article 14 (7) or is issued the certificate of registered information under Article 14-2, the registers, etc. shall be made available for perusal after covering the records on the victims of domestic violence, or the certificate of registered information shall be issued after covering the relevant matters.

(4) Detailed matters necessary for the request for restriction of public disclosure or termination thereof, the scope and methods of restriction of public disclosure, etc. under paragraphs (1) through (3) shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

[This Article Added on Dec. 28, 2021]

CHAPTER III RECORDS OF REGISTERS

Article 16 (Recording procedure of registers)

Registers shall be kept of reports, notification, applications, certified copies of certificates, certified copies of log books, or written judgments.

Article 17 (Person without register)

In cases of recording registered matters concerning a person whose family relations are not registered, a new register shall be prepared.

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Article 18 (Correction to register)

(1) Where the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon becomes aware that the information recorded in a register is legally invalid or there are errors or omissions in the register, he or she shall notify the person who filed the report or the person directly involved with the reported case of such fact without delay; provided, the same shall not apply where such errors or omissions have been caused by a mistake made by the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon.

(2) Where it is not possible to notify as mentioned in paragraph (1), or where, despite the notification, no person has applied for a correction to the register, or where the errors or omissions in the register have been caused by a mistake made by the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon, the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon may, upon obtaining permission from the supervisory court, correct such record ex officio; provided, in cases of minor matters prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations, the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon shall make corrections ex officio and report such fact to the supervisory court. <Amended on Jul. 30, 2013>

(3) Where a public official working for the State or local governments becomes aware that there are errors or omissions in the register in the course of carrying out his or her duties, he or she shall, without delay, notify the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon to which the place of registration of the person directly involved with the reporting belongs of such fact. In such cases, the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon shall handle

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the matter in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2).

Article 19 (Change in administrative districts and names entered in registers)

(1) Where there is any change in administrative districts or the names of land, the records in a register shall be considered to have been corrected accordingly. In such cases, the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon shall correct the relevant records accordingly.

(2) The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall, if there is any change in land numbers, correct the relevant records of registers accordingly.

CHAPTER IV REPORT

SECTION 1 Common Provisions

Article 20 (Place of report)

(1) A report prepared pursuant to this Act may be filed at the place of registration of the person directly involved in such reporting or at the domicile or current address of the person who files such report; provided, a report concerning Korean citizens residing abroad may be filed at Overseas Koreans Family Register Office. <Amended on Feb. 3, 2015>

(2) A report regarding a foreigner may be filed at the office nearest his or

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he place of esidence, o at the place of domicile o curent place of the person who files such report. <Amended on May 4, 2010>

Article 21 (Report of birth and death through Dong offices)

(1) The report of birth or death in a Si may, when the place of the report is the same as the resident registration place of the reporting person, or the place where the reporting person is to register as a resident, be filed through a Dong office which has jurisdiction over the place of resident registration of the reporting person or the place where the reporting person is to register as a resident.

(2) In cases of paragraph (1), the head of the Dong shall accept the report on behalf of the head of the Si to which it belongs, forward it to the head of the Si to which it belongs and process other registration as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

Article 22 (Cases where being registered became known after reporting and others)

Where after a report of a person with regard to whom it is unclear whether he or she is registered, or of a person who is not registered or is unable to be registered has been accepted, it is discovered that the person has already been registered or it has become possible for the person to be registered, a reporter or the person directly involved in the reported case shall notify the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon who accepted the first

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report of the fact, indicating the accepted reported case within one month from the date on which the fact became known.

Article 23 (Method of filing reports)

(1) A report may be filed in writing or verbally.

(2) Where the person directly involved in such reporting fails to be present at a Si/Eup/Myeon meeting with respect to a registration which takes effect through reporting, he or she shall present his or her resident registration certificate (including mobile resident registration certificate), driver's license, passport, or other identification prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations (hereafter referred to as "identification card" in this paragraph) or attach a certificate of seal impression of the person directly involved in the reporting to a written report. In such case, if the person directly involved in such reporting fails to present identification card of his or her own or fails to attach a certificate of his or her seal impression, such report shall not be accepted. <Amended on Dec. 26, 2023>

Article 23-2 (Reporting in electronic form)

(1) Notwithstanding Article 23, reporting on registration prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations may be filed in electronic form using a computerized information processing system. <Amended on Feb. 4, 2020>

(2) Reporting done pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be handled by the head of

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a Si/Eup/Myeon o the place o registration o the person himself or herself; provided, where the person himself or herself has no place of registration, the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon of the domicile of the person who files such report shall handle the aforementioned reporting; where a report concerning Korean citizens residing abroad is filed, it shall be handled by the family relation registrar working for Overseas Koreans Family Register Office; and in cases of such reporting concerning a foreigner, the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon of the foreigner’s place of residence shall handle the same. <Amended on Feb. 3, 2015>

(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the head of another Si/Eup/Myeon may process the report under paragraph (1) to ensure convenience in processing the report as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations. <Added on Feb. 4, 2020>

(4) In the case of a City, the reports under paragraphs (2) and (3) may be processed in accordance with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations. <Added on Feb. 4, 2020>

(5) Reporting done pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be deemed to have been filed and received when the information prescribed under this Act and the Supreme Court Regulations are saved in the computerized information processing system. <Amended on Feb. 2, 2020>

(6) Notification of rejection of reporting done pursuant to paragraph (1) may be issued in electronic form using the computerized information

Article 23-2

processing system, notwithstanding Article 43. <Amended on Feb. 2, 2020>

[This Article Added on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 23-3 (Electronic confirmation of attached documents)

(1) When the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon is able to confirm the information concerning an attached document by using a computerized information processing system which processes registration-related affairs, such confirmation shall be deemed attachment of the said relevant document, in lieu of an actual attachment.

(2) Types of the attached documents that can be confirmed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

[This Article Added on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 24 (Report forms)

Report forms shall be prescribed by the established Supreme Court Regulations. In such case, when a report on registration of family relations substitutes for any report prescribed by other statutes, the Supreme Court shall, when it prescribes the relevant report forms, consult in advance with the heads of relevant ministries and offices.

Article 25 (Matters to be entered in reports)

(1) The following

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matters shall be entered in a report, and the person who files a report shall write his or her name on the report, sign his or her name and affix his or her seal thereto:

1. Events to be reported;

2. Date of report;

3. Date of birth, resident registration number, place of registration and address of the person filing a report;

4. Place of registration, address, name, date of birth and resident registration number of the person to such reporting where the person filing the report is someone other than the person directly involved in the reporting.

(2) Where a resident registration number has been entered in a report document at the time when the reporting document is prepared pursuant to this Act, the date of birth may be omitted.

Article 26 (Where a person obliged to report is minor or person under adult guardianship)

(1) Where a person obliged to file a report is a minor or a person under the adult guardianship, a person having parental authority, a guardian of a minor, or a person under adult guardianship shall be responsible for filing the report; provided, it shall not preclude reporting by a minor or a person under adult guardianship.

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(2) Where the person having parental authority, a guardian of a minor, or a person under adult guardianship files a report pursuant to the main clause of paragraph (1), the following matters shall be entered in the report:

1. Name, date of birth, resident registration number and place of registration of the minor or the person under adult guardianship obliged to be reported on;

2. The fact that a person to be reported is the minor or a person under adult guardianship;

3. The fact that the person who files a report is the person having parental authority, a guardian of a minor, or an adult guardian.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 27 (Report by minor or person under adult guardianship without consent of legal representative)

(1) A minor or a person under adult guardianship shall report an act he or she can carry out without consent of his or her legal representative.

(2) Where a person under adult guardianship files a report, a diagnostic certificate shall be attached to the report, which certifies that he or she has an ability to understand the nature and effects

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of the reporting.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 28 (Reports requiring witnesses)

In cases of reporting on cases requiring witnesses, the witnesses shall enter their resident registration numbers and addresses in the report and write their names on the report, or sign and seal the report.

Article 29 (Matters nonexistent or unknown to reporters)

Where matters to be entered in a report are nonexistent or unknown, the reporter shall state the purport thereof; provided, the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall not accept any report in which matters considered particularly important from among matters required to be stated in the report for legal purposes are not entered.

Article 30 (Matters to be entered other than those prescribed by statutes)

In addition to matters prescribed by this Act or other statutes, if any details are needed to clarify matters to be entered in the register, such details shall also be stated in the report.

Article 31 (Verbal report)

(1) If a reporter desires to file a report verbally, he or she shall be present

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at the office of a Si/Eup/Myeon and orally state the matters to be entered in the report.

(2) The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall record the reporter's oral statement and date of report, read out the statement to the reporter and have the reporter write his or her name on the report, or sign and seal the report.

(3) In cases under paragraphs (1) and (2), when the reporter is unable to appear due to illness or other incidents, a person other than the reporter may file a report by proxy; provided, the same shall not apply to reports referred to in Articles 55, 56, 61, 63, 71 and 74.

Article 32 (Report of cases requiring consent, approval or permission)

(1) Where such reporting requires the consent or approval of a father, mother, or other person, documents verifying that such consent or approval is given shall be attached to the report. In such cases, in lieu of the aforementioned attachment, the person who has given consent or granted approval may state the reason therefor in the report and write his or her name on the report, or sign and seal the report. <Amended on Jul. 30, 2013>

(2) Where a judgment or permission of the governmental or public offices is required with respect to such reporting, reporter, reported matters, etc., a certified copy of the judgment or permission shall be attached to the report.

Article 32

Article 33 (Provisions applicable mutatis mutandis to reports)

Provisions pertaining to reports shall apply mutatis mutandis to the written statement referred to in Articles 31 (2) and 32 (1).

Article 34 (Filing reports in foreign countries)

Korean citizens residing abroad may, as prescribed by this Act, file a report or an application with the head of an embassy or consulate outside of the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as "Korean diplomatic mission abroad") who has jurisdiction over the relevant area. <Amended on Feb. 3, 2015>

Article 35 (Certified copy of certificate prepared in foreign form)

(1) Where a Korean citizen residing in a foreign country has prepared documentary evidence concerning reporting by the method adopted by the foreign country, he or she shall submit a certified copy of the documentary evidence to the head of a Korean diplomatic mission abroad having jurisdiction over the relevant area, within three months. <Amended on Feb. 3, 2015>

(2) Where the region in which a national of the Republic of Korea is does not belong to the jurisdiction of any Korean diplomatic mission abroad, a certified copy of documentary evidence shall be forwarded

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within three months to the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon of his or her place of registration or to the family relation registrar working in the relevant Overseas Koreans Family Register Office. <Amended on Feb. 3, 2015>

Article 36 (Forwarding of documents accepted in foreign countries)

(1) If the head of a Korean diplomatic mission abroad accepts documents pursuant to Articles 34 and 35, within one month of receipt of such documents, he or she shall forward them through the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the family relation registrar working in the relevant Overseas Koreans Family Register Office. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Feb. 3, 2015>

(2) The delivery of documents prescribed in paragraph (1) may be made using a computerized information processing system as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations. In such cases, the preservation of the original documents and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations. <Added on Feb. 3, 2015>

Article 37 (Starting point for counting reporting period)

(1) The reporting period shall be counted, starting from the date on which such a case occurs.

(2) Where a court decision becomes final and conclusive before the forwarding or issuance of the court decision even though the reporting

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period is to be counted, starti from the date on which the court decision becomes final and conclusive, it shall be counted from the date on which such forwarding or issuance takes place.

Article 38 (Peremptory notice to file report)

(1) When the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon discovers a person who fails to file a report, he or she shall issue a peremptory notice to the person obliged to file a report to file such report within a specified period. <Amended on Jul. 18, 2023>

(2) Where the person obliged to file a report fails to file the report within the period of time referred to in paragraph (1), the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon may issue a further peremptory notice to such person.

(3) Article 18 (2) shall apply mutatis mutandis where it is not possible to issue the peremptory notice referred to in paragraph (2) or where a report is not filed in spite of a peremptory notice having been issued, and paragraph (3) of the same Article shall apply mutatis mutandis where a national public official or local government public official discovers a person who has failed to report.

Article 39 (Ex-post supplementation of report)

The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall, if it is not impracticable to record accepted reports in the register due to a defect in the report, cause the person responsible for filing such report to

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supplement it. In such cases, Article 38 shall apply mutatis mutandis.

Article 40 (Report after lapse of reporting period)

The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall accept a report even after the reporting period has elapsed.

Article 41 (Report which arrives after death of reporter)

(1) The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall accept a report forwarded when the reporter was alive even if it arrives after the reporter is deceased.

(2) In cases of reports accepted pursuant to paragraph (1), such reports shall be considered to have been reported at the time of the reporter's death.

Article 42 (Certificate of acceptance or non-acceptance of report and public reading of documents)

(1) A reporter may request a certificate as to the acceptance or non-acceptance of a report.

(2) An interested party may request a public reading of a report or other accepted documents or a certificate concerning the matters entered in such documents to the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon.

(3) In cases of requests for certificates, fees shall be paid.

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(4) An interested party may request a public reading of reported documents which are kept in the court.

(5) The provisions of Article 14 (1) through (4) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the qualification, scope, etc. of the interested party as referred to in paragraphs (2) and (4).

Article 43 (Notice of rejection of report)

The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall, when he or she rejects a report, issue notice to the reporter in writing without delay, stating the grounds therefor.

SECTION 2 Birth

Article 44 (Matters to be entered in report of birth)

(1) The report of birth shall be filed within one month from the date of birth.

(2) The following matters shall be entered in the report of birth: <Amended on May 4, 2010>

1. Name, place of family origin, gender and place of registration of the child;

2. Whether the child was born in or out of wedlock;

3. Date and place of birth;

4. Name, place of

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family origin, place registration and resident registration number of the parents (name, date of birth, nationality and alien registration number if the father or mother is a foreigner);

5. If there is an agreement prescribed in the proviso to Article 781 (1) of the Civil Act, such fact;

6. If the child has multi-nationality, such fact and foreign nationality that the child has acquired.

(3) The name of the child shall be written by using the Korean alphabet or commonly used Chinese characters. The scope of commonly used Chinese characters shall be determined by the Supreme Court Regulations.

(4) The report of birth shall be accompanied by the birth certificate prepared by the doctor or midwife; provided, the same shall not apply where any of the following documents is attached: <Amended on May 29, 2016; Jul. 18, 2023>

1. A document verifying the birth of a mother, by attaching materials proving childbirth, which is formulated by a person involved in a delivery;

2. A document verifying the fact of birth, which is issued by a domestic or overseas authorized agency;

3. A daily record of the conditions of rescue operations and emergency medical services under Article 22 of the Act on 119 Rescue

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and Emergency Medical Services, which prove the birth of a mother.

(5) Detailed matters to be attached to the documents specified in the proviso to paragraph (4) shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations. <Added on May 29, 2016>

Article 44-2 (Report of birth in the absence of birth certificate)

(1) Where it is impracticable to attach a birth certificate or document specified in Article 44 (4), such birth shall be confirmed by the Family Court in a written confirmation and shall be reported within one month from the date the Family Court issues such written confirmation.

(2) The Family Court may conduct an ex officio investigation into a case in order to confirm the birth specified in paragraph (1), and may request the head of an administrative agency, including the head of a local government or police agency, and other related organizations or an individual to report necessary matters or submit related documents.

(3) The procedure for confirmation of birth and necessary matters for a report thereof shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

[This Article Added on May 29, 2016]

Article 44-3 (Notification of fact of birth)

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(1) Medical personnel working for a medical institution prescribed in Article 3 of the Medical Service Act (hereinafter referred to as "medical institution") shall, on the occasion of birth taking place in the relevant medical institution, enter the following matters (hereinafter referred to as "birth information") in the medical records or midwifery records (including the electronic form of documents; hereinafter the same shall apply) of a mother of a born child, which are managed by the relevant medical institution, in order to verify the fact of birth:

1. The following matters regarding the mother of a born child:

(a) Name;

(b) Resident registration number or alien registration number (limited to where the mother is a foreigner); provided, if it is impossible to identify the resident registration number or alien registration number, the number for the management of eligibility for medical benefits in the social security information system prescribed in Article 37 (2) of the Framework Act on Social Security shall be entered;

2. Gender, number, and the year, month, date, and time of birth, of a born child;

3. Other matters prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations in order

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to verify the fact of birth, such as the address of the medical institution.

(2) The head of a medical institution shall submit the birth information to the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service under Article 62 of the National Health Insurance Act (hereinafter referred to as "HIRA") within 14 days from the date of birth. In such cases, he or she shall submit the birth information through the electronic information system, which is established by the Minister of Health and Welfare for the notification and management of the fact of birth and whose operation is entrusted to HIRA.

(3) Upon receipt of the birth information submitted under paragraph (2), HIRA shall notify the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon having jurisdiction over the domicile of the mother of a born child (referring to the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon having jurisdiction over the place of birth, if it is impossible to verify the address of the mother) of the fact of birth including the relevant birth information without delay. In such cases, HIRA may notify the fact of birth in an electronic manner through the Public Information Sharing Center referred to in Article 37 of the Electronic Government Act.

(4) Other matters necessary for the notification of the fact of birth including the birth information, and the methods, procedures, etc. for using the electronic information system under paragraph (2) shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

[This Article Added

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on Jul. 18, 2023]

Article 44-4 (Confirmation and preemptory notice of report of birth and ex officio records of birth)

(1) The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon who receives a notification under Article 44-3 (3) shall confirm whether the report of birth on a born child is filed within the reporting period specified in Article 44 (1).

(2) If no report of birth is filed on a born child who is notified of under Article 44-3 (3) until the reporting period specified in Article 44 (1) elapses, the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall immediately give a peremptory notice to the person obliged to file a report referred to in Article 46 (1) and (2) to file the report of birth within seven days.

(3) In any of the following cases, the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall record ex officio the fact of birth of the relevant born child in the register with the permission of the supervisory court, along with the data notified pursuant to Article 44-3 (3):

1. Where a person obliged to file a report referred to in Article 46 (1) and (2) fails to file the report of birth within the period of peremptory notice specified in paragraph (2);

2. Where it is impossible to issue a peremptory notice to a person obliged to file a report pursuant to paragraph (2) for reasons,

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such as the impossibility to identify the person obliged to file a report referred to in Article 46 (1) and (2).

(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for the confirmation of the report of birth, peremptory notice of the report of birth, and the methods, etc. of determination of the name, the place of family origin, and the place of registration of a born child shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

[This Article Added on Jul. 18, 2023]

Article 44-5 (Request for provision of data)

The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon may request the head of a relevant agency to provide data prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations, if necessary for handling the registration affairs under Article 44-4, and the head of the relevant agency shall comply with such request, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so; provided, this shall not apply to matters that can be verified through administrative data matching under Article 36 (1) of the Electronic Government Act.

[This Article Added on Jul. 18, 2023]

Article 45 (Place of report of birth)

(1) The report of birth may be filed at the place of birth.

(2) The report of birth may, if the child was born on a train or any other

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means of transportation, be filed at the place where the mother left such means of transportation and if the child was born in a ship where a log-book was not kept, at the port at which the ship first arrived.

Article 46 (Person obliged to file report)

(1) The report of birth of a child born within wedlock shall be filed by the father or the mother.

(2) The report of birth of a child born out of wedlock shall be filed by the mother.

(3) Where the person to file a report pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) is unable to file such report, any of the following persons shall file the report in the following orders:

1. Relatives living together;

2. Doctor, midwife or any other person involved in the delivery.

(4) Where a child’s welfare could be harmed since a person obliged to report birth fails to file a report within the period specified in Article 44 (1), a prosecutor or the head of a local government may report the birth. <Added on May 29, 2016>

[Decision of nonconformity to the Constitution, 2021 Hun-Ma975, Mar. 23, 2023. Article 46 (2) of the Act on Registration of Family Relationships (enacted by Act No. 8435, May 17, 2007) and Articles

Article 46

57 (1) and (2) of the Act on Registration of Family Relationships (Amended on Mar. 16, 2021) are not consistent with the Constitution. The provisions of the above Acts shall remain applicable until the provisions are amended by a legislator not later than May 31, 2025]

Article 47 (Cases where lawsuit seeking to deny paternity is filed)

Even when a lawsuit seeking to deny paternity is filed, the report of birth shall be filed.

Article 48 (Cases where court determines fatherhood)

(1) Where the court is to determine who is the father of a child in accordance with Article 845 of the Civil Act, the report of birth shall be filed by the mother.

(2) Article 46 (3) shall apply mutatis mutandis to cases under paragraph (1).

Article 49 (Birth during voyage)

(1) Where a birth occurs in the course of a voyage, the captain of the ship shall enter the matters referred to in Article 44 (2) in the ship's log-book and write his or her name thereon, or sign and seal such entry in the log-book within 24 hours of such birth.

(2) When a ship arrives at a port in the Republic of Korea after the procedure

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referred to in paragraph (1) has been completed, the captain of the ship shall, without delay, forward a certified copy of the log-book concerning the birth, to the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon in which the harbor is located or to the family relation registrar working for Overseas Koreans Family Register Office. <Amended on Feb. 3, 2015>

(3) Where the ship arrives at a harbor in a foreign country, the captain of the ship shall, without delay, forward a certified copy of the log-book prescribed in paragraph (2) to the head of a Korean embassy or consulate abroad having jurisdiction over the region, and the head of the embassy or consulate abroad shall, without delay, forward, through the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the certified copy to the family relation registrar who is working for Overseas Koreans Family Register Office. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Feb. 3, 2015>

(4) The delivery of documents prescribed in paragraph (1) may be made using a computerized information processing system, as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations. In such cases, the preservation of original documents and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations. <Added on Feb. 3, 2015>

Article 50 (Birth in public facilities)

Where birth occurs in a hospital, prison or any other facility, the head or administrator of the relevant facility shall file the report of birth, if the father or the mother is unable to file the report of birth.

Article 51 (Cases where child dies before filing report of birth)

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Where a child dies before filing the report of birth, the report of death shall be filed, together with the report of birth.

Article 52 (Abandoned children)

(1) A person who has found an abandoned child or a police official who has received a notice of an abandoned child found, shall notify the head of a relevant Si/Eup/Myeon of such fact within twenty four hours. <Amended on Dec. 22, 2020>

(2) The head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon who has received the notice referred to in paragraph (1) shall enter details of the child's belongings, a place where the child was found, a date found, other circumstances, gender and estimated date of birth in the record. In such case, such record shall be considered a report.

(3) The head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon shall, after establishing a new surname and place of family origin of the abandoned child in accordance with Article 781 (4) of the Civil Act, determine the child's name and place of registration and record them in the register.

Article 53 (Cases where parents finds abandoned child)

(1) Where the father or the mother has found his or her abandoned child, he or she shall file a report of birth within one month and apply for a correction to the register.

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(2) In cases falling under paragraph (1), the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon shall verify the correction.

Article 54 (Cases where abandoned child is dead)

Where an abandoned child is dead before the procedure referred to in Article 52 (1) or 53 is taken, such procedure shall be taken concurrently with the filing of the report of death.

SECTION 3 Recognition

Article 55 (Matters to be entered in report of recognition)

(1) The following matters shall be entered in a report of recognition: <Amended on May 4, 2010>

1. Name, gender, date of birth, resident registration number and place of registration of the child (name, gender, date of birth, nationality and alien registration number where the child is a foreigner);

2. Where a dead child is recognized, date of death of the child, and name, date of birth, resident registration number and place of registration of the child's lineal descendants;

3. Where a father recognizes a child, the name, place of registration and resident registration number of a mother;

4. Where the surname and place of family origin are maintained before

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recognition, the purport and details thereof;

5. Where the person having parental authority has been determined in accordance with Article 909 (4) or (5) of the Civil Act, the purport and details thereof.

(2) In cases falling under paragraph (1) 4 or 5, documents to prove the details shall be attached to the report; provided, where a decision of the family court on permission of continuous use of surname and place of family origin or a trial to determine the person having parental authority has been concluded, Article 58 shall apply mutatis mutandis.

Article 56 (Recognition of unborn child)

Where a child in the womb is discovered, the purport thereof, and the name and place of registration of the mother shall be entered in the report.

Article 57 (Recognition of report of birth)

(1) Where the father of a child born out of wedlock has filed a report of birth, the report shall be recognized; provided, where the mother is identified, but there are difficulties such as the unknown whereabouts of the mother or the mother's lack of cooperation in submitting documents necessary for filing such report without good cause, the father may file a report of birth after obtaining confirmation from the Family Court having jurisdiction over the father’s place of registration or address. <Amended on May 18, 2015; Mar. 16, 2021>

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(2) Where a mother's name, place of registration, and all or part of her resident registration number are unverifiable to identify the mother or the mother is not identified by an official document, certificate, book, etc., a report specified in paragraph (1) may be filed by obtaining confirmation from the Family Court having jurisdiction over the father’s place of registration or address. <Added on May 18, 2015; Mar. 16, 2021>

(3) The Family Court may conduct an ex officio investigation into necessary matters to confirm the case specified in the proviso of paragraph (1) and paragraph (2), and request a local government, a police agency, an administrative agency, and other organizations or individuals to report necessary matters or submit related documents. <Added on May 18, 2015; Mar. 16, 2021>

(4) In any of the following cases, a person responsible for filing a report shall file a report of birth within one month and the correction to a register. In such cases, the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall confirm the case: <Added on May 18, 2015>

1. It is verified that a born child is presumed as a husband’s child by a third person, as specified in Article 844 of the Civil Act;

2. Other cases applicable to the grounds prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

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(5) The procedure for confirmation and necessary matters for filing a report shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations. <Added on May 18, 2015>

[Decision of nonconformity to the Constitution, 2021 Hun-Ma975, Mar. 23, 2023. Article 46 (2) of the Act on Registration of Family Relationships (enacted by Act No. 8435, May 17, 2007) and Articles 57 (1) and (2) of the Act on Registration of Family Relationships (Amended on Mar. 16, 2021) are not consistent with the Constitution. The provisions of the above Acts shall remain applicable until the provisions are amended by a legislator not later than May 31, 2025]

Article 58 (Recognition by court decision)

(1) Where a court decision on recognition becomes final and conclusive, the person who filed such lawsuit shall file a report on the purport thereof, attaching a certified copy of written judgment and a certificate of the final decision within one month from the date on which the final decision is made.

(2) The report referred to in paragraph (1) shall include the date of the final decision.

(3) In cases falling under paragraph (1), a counterparty in the lawsuit over recognition may also file a report on the purport of court decision on recognition, attaching a certified copy of written judgment and a certificate of the final decision. In such cases, paragraph (2) shall apply mutatis mutandis.

Article 58

Article 59 (Recognition by will)

In cases of recognition by will, the executor of the will shall file a report in accordance with Article 55 or 56 within one month from the date on which he or she has assumed his or her duty, attaching a certified copy of the will concerning the recognition or a document in which sound recording of the will is stated.

Article 60 (Stillbirth of child already recognized)

Where a recognized child was still born, the person obliged to file a report of birth shall file the report within one month from the date on which he or she became aware of such fact; provided, where the executor of a will has filed the report referred to in Article 59, the executor of a will shall file such report.

SECTION 4 Adoption

Article 61 (Matters to be entered in report of adoption)

The following matters shall be entered in a report of adoption: <Amended on May 4, 2010>

1. Name, place of family origin, date of birth, resident registration number and place of registration of the person to adoption (name, date of birth nationality and alien registration number when the person up for adoption is a foreigner) and gender of the adoptee;

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2. Name, resident registration number and place of registration of the birth parents of the adoptee.

Article 62 (Report of adoption)

(1) Where an adoptee is under 13 years of age, his or her legal representative who assented to the adoption in accordance with Article 869 (2) of the Civil Act shall file the report of adoption.

(2) Where a minor is adopted pursuant to Article 867 of the Civil Act or where a person under adult guardianship adopts or is adopted pursuant to Article 873 of the same Act, a written permission of the Family Court shall be attached.

(3) Where a judgement in lieu of the consent of parents is rendered pursuant to Article 871 (2) of the Civil Act, a written statement of the Family Court’s judgement shall be attached.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 30, 2013]

SECTION 5 Dissolution of Adoptive Relations

Article 63 (Matters to be entered in report of dissolution of adoptive relations)

The following matters shall be entered in a report of dissolution of adoptive

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relations: <Amended on May 4, 2010>

1. Name, place of family origin, date of birth, resident registration number and place of registration of the parties to a marriage (name, date of birth, nationality and alien registration number when any party to a marriage is a foreigner);

2. Name, place of registration and resident registration number of the birth parents of the adoptee.

Article 64 Deleted. <Jul. 30, 2013>

Article 65 (Provisions applicable mutatis mutandis)

(1) Article 63 shall apply mutatis mutandis to reports of annulment of adoption.

(2) Article 58 shall apply mutatis mutandis where a court decision on annulment of adoption becomes final and conclusive.

Article 66 (Provisions applicable mutatis mutandis)

Article 58 shall apply mutatis mutandis where a judgment on the termination of adoptive relations becomes final and conclusive.

SECTION 6 Adoption of Child through Full Adoption and Dissolution of Adoptive Relations

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Article 67 (Report of adoption of child through full adoption)

(1) A person who intends to fully adopt a child in accordance with Article 908-2 of the Civil Act shall file a report referred to in Article 61, attaching a certified copy of written judgment and a certificate of final decision within one month from the date on which the court decision on the adoption of a child through full adoption becomes final and conclusive.

(2) The report referred to in paragraph (1) shall include the date of the final decision.

Article 68 (Provisions applicable mutatis mutandis)

Article 58 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the reports of adoption of a child through full adoption.

Article 69 (Reports of dissolution of adoptive relations of children fully adopted)

(1) Where a court decision on dissolution of full adoption becomes final and conclusive in accordance with Article 908-5 of the Civil Act, the person who filed the lawsuit shall file the report referred to in Article 63, attaching a certified copy of written judgment and a certificate of final decision within one month from the date on which the final decision is made.

(2) The report

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referred to in paragraph (1) shall include the date of the final decision.

(3) In cases falling under paragraph (1), a counterparty in the lawsuit may also file a report on the purport of the court decision on the dissolution of full adoption, attaching a certified copy of written judgment and a certificate of final decision. In such cases, paragraph (2) shall apply mutatis mutandis.

Article 70 (Provisions applicable mutatis mutandis)

Article 69 shall apply mutatis mutandis where a judgment on the annulment of full adoption of a child becomes final and conclusive.

SECTION 7 Marriage

Article 71 (Matters to be entered in reports of marriage)

The following matters shall be entered in a report of marriage; provided, in cases falling under subparagraph 3, an agreement of the parties to a marriage shall be attached thereto: <Amended on May 4, 2010>

2. Name, place of

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registration and resident registration number the parents and adoptive parents of the parties to a divorce;

3. Where there is an agreement prescribed in the proviso to Article 781 (1) of the Civil Act, such fact;

4. The fact that the marriage does not constitute a consanguineous marriage prescribed in Article 809 (1) of the Civil Act.

Article 72 (Marriage by court decision)

Where a court decision on the conformation of existence of de facto marital relations becomes final and conclusive, the person who filed such action shall file a report referred to in Article 71, attaching a certified copy of written judgment and a certificate of final decision within one month from the date of such final decision.

Article 73 (Provisions applicable mutatis mutandis)

Article 58 shall apply mutatis mutandis where a judgment on the annulment of marriage becomes final and conclusive.

SECTION 8 Divorce

Article 74 (Information to be entered in reports of divorce)

A report of divorce shall include the following information: <Amended on May 4, 2010>

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1. Name, place of family origin, date of birth, resident registration number and place of registration of the parties to a divorce (name, nationality and alien registration number when any party to a divorce is a foreigner);

2. Name, place of registration and resident registration number of the parents and adoptive parents of the parties to a divorce;

3. Where the person having parental authority is determined in accordance with Article 909 (4) or (5) of the Civil Act, the details thereof.

Article 75 (Confirmation of divorce by agreement)

(1) Where a person intends to divorce by agreement, he or she shall file a report with confirmation of the Family Court having jurisdiction over the person's place of registration or address; provided, where the person does not reside in the State, such confirmation shall be made at the Seoul Family Court.

(2) The report referred to in paragraph (1) shall be filed within three months from the date on which a certified copy of confirmation is issued or delivered by the family court, attaching the certified copy of the confirmation thereto.

(3) Where the period specified in paragraph (2) has elapsed, the confirmation by the family court shall be invalid.

(4) Necessary matters

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concerning the procedure of confirmation by a family court and filing a report shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

Article 76 (Provisions to be deemed)

Where a certified copy of confirmation of intention to divorce by the Family Court is attached to the report of divorce by agreement, it shall be deemed to have been jointly signed by two adult witnesses in accordance with Article 836 (2) of the Civil Act.

Article 77 (Provisions applicable mutatis mutandis)

Article 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the report of annulment of marriage.

Article 78 (Provisions applicable mutatis mutandis)

Article 58 shall apply mutatis mutandis where a judgment on divorce becomes final and conclusive.

SECTION 9 Parental Authority and Guardianship

Article 79 (Reports of designation and change of person having parental authority)

(1) When a father and a mother have granted a person authority to exercise parental authority in accordance with Article 909 (4) of the Civil

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Act, they shall report such fact within one month of such designation. Where one parent files such report, documents evidencing such fact shall be attached thereto.

(2) When a judgment issued under any of the following subparagraphs becomes final and conclusive, the applicant for such judgment, the person who is designated as having parental authority, or the legal guardian in the relevant matter shall report the details thereof. In such cases, Article 58 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the reporting period, the documents to accompany the written report, etc.: <Amended on Jul. 30, 2013; Oct. 15, 2014>

1. A judgment on the designation or change of person with parental authority in accordance with Article 909 (4) through (6) of the Civil Act;

2. A judgment rendered pursuant to Articles 909-2 (including cases to which it applies mutandis mutatis in accordance with Article 927-2 (1) of the Civil Act), 927-2 (2), and 931 (2) of the Civil Act, on designation or appointment of persons having parental authority or legal guardians for the relevant matter;

3. A judgement on the loss, temporary suspension, partial restriction, and reinstatement of parental authority pursuant to Articles 924, 924-2, and 926 of the Civil Act;

4. A judgement on the loss/withdrawal and reinstatement of the right of

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representation with respect to juristic acts or the right to manage property under Articles 925, 926, and 927 of the Civil Act.

[Title Amended on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 80 (Reports of commencement of guardianship of minors)

(1) A report of commencement of guardianship of a minor shall be filed by the minor’s guardian within one month from the date on which the guardian assumes his or her duties.

(2) The report shall include the following matters:

1. Name, date of birth, resident registration number, and place of registration of the minor and his or her guardian (when the party is a foreigner, referring to his or her name, date of birth, nationality, and alien registration number);

2. Cause and date of commencement of guardianship of a minor;

3. Date of commencement of the duty of a guardian for a minor.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 81 (Reports of replacement of guardian for minors)

(1) Where a guardian for a minor has been replaced, the new guardian shall

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report the purport thereof within one month from the date of his or her assumption of duties. <Amended on Jul. 30, 2013>

(2) Article 80 (2) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the report referred to in paragraph (1).

(3) Where a guardian for a minor resigns or is replaced pursuant to Article 939 or 940 of the Civil Act, Article 79 (2) shall apply mutatis mutandis to a reporter, reporting period, and the documents accompanying the written reports, etc. In such cases, "the person who is designated as having parental authority or the legal guardian in the relevant matter" shall be deemed "an appointed guardian for a minor". <Amended on Jul. 30, 2013>

[Title Amended on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 82 (Appointment of guardian for minors by will or court decision)

(1) Where a guardian for a minor has been appointed by will, the will concerning such appointment, a certified copy thereof, or documents stating the recording of the will shall be attached to the report. <Amended on Jul. 30, 2013>

(2) Where a judgment on the appointment of a guardian for a minor exists, a certified copy of the written judgment shall be attached to the report. <Amended on Jul. 30, 2013>

[Title Amended

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on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 83 (Reports of termination of guardianship of minors)

(1) The report of termination of guardianship of a minor shall be filed by the guardian for the minor within one month; provided, the same shall not apply where the guardianship of a minor is terminated as the minor attains the age of majority.

(2) The report shall include the following matters:

1. Name, place of registration, and resident registration number of the minor and his or her guardian (when the party is a foreigner, referring to his or her name, nationality, and alien registration number);

2. Cause and date of termination of guardianship for a minor.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 83-2 (Report on commencement of supervision of guardianship for minors)

(1) A report on the commencement of the supervision of guardianship for a minor shall be filed by the supervisor of the guardianship within one month from the date on which the supervisor initiates his or her duties.

(2) The report shall include the following matters:

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1. Name, date of birth, resident registration number, and place of registration of the supervisor of the guardianship for a minor, the guardian for a minor, and the minor (when the party is a foreigner, referring to his or her name, date of birth, nationality, and alien registration number);

2. Cause and date of commencement of the supervision of guardianship for the minor;

3. Date of commencement of the duties of the supervisor of guardianship for the minor.

[This Article Added on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 83-3 (Reports on replacement of supervisor of guardianship for minors)

(1) Where a supervisor of guardianship for a minor has been replaced, the supervisor’s successor shall report the purport thereof within one month from the date of his or her assumption of duties.

(2) Article 83-2 (2) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the report referred to in paragraph (1).

(3) Where a supervisor of guardianship for a minor resigns or is replaced pursuant to Article 939 or 940 of the Civil Act which is applied mutatis mutandis as prescribed in Article 940-7 of the Civil

Article 83-3

Act, Article 79 (2) shall apply mutatis mutandis to a reporter, reporting period, and the documents attached to the written reports, etc. In such cases, "a person who is designated as having parental authority or the legal guardian in the relevant matter" shall be deemed "an appointed supervisor of guardianship for a minor."

[This Article Added on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 83-4 (Selection of supervisor of guardianship for minors by will or court decision)

Where a supervisor of guardianship for a minor has been selected by will or where a judgment on the appointment of a supervisor of guardianship of a minor is rendered, Article 82 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the documents attached to the written report.

[This Article Added on Jul. 30, 2013]

Article 83-5 (Reports on termination of the supervision of guardianship for minors)

(1) The report on the termination of supervision of guardianship for a minor shall be filed by the supervisor of guardianship within one month; provided, the same shall not apply where the supervision of guardianship of a minor is terminated as the minor attains the age of majority.

(2) The report

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shall include the following matters:

1. Name, date of birth, resident registration number, and place of registration of the supervisor of guardianship for the minor, the guardian for the minor, and the minor (when the party is a foreigner, referring to his or her name, date of birth, nationality, and alien registration number);

2. Cause and date of the termination of supervision of guardianship of a minor.

[This Article Added on Jul. 30, 2013]

SECTION 10 Death and Disappearance

Article 84 (Reports of death and matters to be entered therein)

(1) A report of death shall be filed by a person as provided for in Article 85 within one month from the date on which such person becomes aware of the fact of death, attaching a medical certificate or death certificate thereto.

(2) The report shall include the following matters:

1. Name, gender, place of registration and resident registration number of the deceased;

2. Date and place of death.

(3) Where it is impracticable to attach a medical certificate or death certificate

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under paragraph (1) to the report under paragraph (2) due to any unavoidable reason, a document to prove such death prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations shall be attached. In such cases, the reason a medical certificate or a death certificate was unavailable shall be stated in the report under paragraph (2). <Amended on May 29, 2016>

Article 85 (Persons responsible for filing reports of death)

(1) A report of death shall be filed by a relative who has been living with a deceased.

(2) A report of death may also be filed by relatives, the person living together or a person who manages the place of death, or the head of the Dong, Tong, or Ri in which the place of death is located.

Article 86 (Place of reports of death)

A report of death may be filed at the place of death, burial or cremation; provided, where the place of death is uncertain, the report may be filed at the place where the corpse was first found, if death occurs on a train or any other means of transportation, at the place where the corpse was taken off such means of transportation, and if death occurs on a ship which does not keep a log-book, at the port at which the ship first arrived.

Article 87 (Death caused by disaster)

Where a person dies

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due to a flood, fire, or other disaster, the governmental or public offices which conducted investigations thereof shall, without delay, notify the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon in which the place of death is located of such fact; provided, where death occurs in a foreign country, such notice shall be issued to the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon in which the place of registration of the deceased is located or to the family relation registrar who is working for Overseas Koreans Family Register Office. <Amended on Feb. 3, 2015>

Article 88 (Death by execution and death in prison)

(1) Where a death penalty has been executed, the warden of the prison shall, without delay, notify the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon in which the prison is located of the fact of death.

(2) Paragraph (1) shall apply mutatis mutandis where there is no person to retrieve the corpse of a person who dies in prison. In such cases, a medical certificate or death certificate shall be attached to the notice.

Article 88-2 (Death of person with no relatives or interested persons)

Where the head of a Si or other person makes disposition of the body of a deceased who has no relatives or other persons who have an interest in the deceased pursuant to Article 12 of the Act on Funeral Services, he or she shall, without delay, notify

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the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon in which the person died, was buried or cremated, of such fact.

[This Article Added on Dec. 30, 2014]

Article 89 (Matters to be entered in notices)

Notices referred to in Articles 87, 88, and 88-2 shall include the matters prescribed in Article 84 (2). <Amended on Dec. 30, 2014>

Article 90 (Death of persons whose registration cannot be ascertained and others)

(1) Where it is uncertain whether the deceased is registered or not, or the deceased is not recognizable, a police official shall, without delay, notify the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon in which the death occurred of the fact of death, preparing and attaching a postmortem report. <Amended on Dec. 22, 2020>

(2) Where the fact that the deceased has been registered is discovered or the identity of the deceased has become known, a police official shall, without delay, notify the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon in which the death occurred of the purport thereof. <Amended on Dec. 22, 2020>

(3) Where, after the notice referred to in paragraph (1) has been issued, a person as prescribed in Article 85 becomes aware of the identity of the deceased, he or she shall file the report of death

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within ten days from such date.

Article 91 (Provisions applicable mutatis mutandis)

Articles 49 and 50 shall apply mutatis mutandis to reports of death.

Article 92 (Reports of declaration of disappearance)

(1) A report of declaration of disappearance shall be filed by a person who requested such declaration within one month from the date on which the decision becomes final and conclusive, attaching a certified copy of written judgment and a certificate of the final decision thereto.

(2) The following matters shall be entered in a report of adjudication on disappearance:

1. Name, gender, place of registration and resident registration number of a missing person;

2. Date of expiration as prescribed by Article 27 of the Civil Act.

(3) Where a court decision on annulment of declaration of disappearance becomes final and conclusive, Article 58 shall apply mutatis mutandis to a person who requested such court decision.

SECTION 11 Acquisition and Loss of Nationality

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Article 93 (Notices of acquisition of nationality by recognition)

(1) The Minister of Justice shall, when a person has acquired nationality of the Republic of Korea in accordance with Article 3 (1) of the Nationality Act or Article 11 (1) of the same Act, notify, without delay, the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon of the place of registration designated by the person who has acquired Korean nationality, of the matters prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

(2) The head of the Si/Eup/Myeon who has been issued the notice referred to in paragraph (1) shall prepare a register of the person who acquired Korean nationality.

Article 94 (Notices of permission of naturalization)

(1) The Minister of Justice shall, when he or she permits a foreigner to be naturalized as a national of the Republic of Korea in accordance with Article 4 of the Nationality Act, notify, without delay, the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon of the place of registration designated by the person who has been granted naturalization, of the matters prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

(2) The head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon who has been issued the notice referred to in paragraph (1) shall prepare a register of the person granted naturalization.

Article 95 (Notices of reinstatement of nationality)

(1) The Minister

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of Justice shall, when he o she has issued pemission fo the reinstatement of nationality of the Republic of Korea in accordance with Article 9 of the Nationality Act, notify, without delay, the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon of the place of registration designated by the person whose nationality has been reinstated, of the matters prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

(2) The head of the Si/Eup/Myeon who has been issued the notice referred to in paragraph (1) shall prepare a register of the person whose nationality has been reinstated; provided, where there exists a register, etc. of the person whose nationality has been reinstated, he or she shall notify the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon of the place of registration as entered in the register, etc. of such matters.

Article 96 (Reports of establishment of new surname and place of family origin by persons who has acquired nationality)

(1) Where a person who employs a foreign surname has acquired the nationality of the Republic of Korea and intends to establish a new surname and place of family origin and cease to use the foreign surname, he or she shall obtain the permission of the Family Court having jurisdiction over his or her place of registration, address or the place which he or she intends to designate as his or her place of registration, and report such surname and place of family origin within one month from the date of receipt of a certified copy of such permission.

(2) In cases of reinstatement

Article 96

or re-acquisition of nationality of the Republic of Korea, the report of reinstatement of nationality or the report of re-acquisition of nationality may be filed by changing the name back to the Korean style name, which has been used previously.

(3) In cases of paragraph (2), the Korean style name, which has been used previously, shall be clarified in the report.

(4) The report shall include the following matters:

1. Former surname;

2. Newly established surname and place of family origin;

3. Date of permission.

(5) A certified copy of permission referred to in paragraph (1) shall be attached to the report referred to in paragraph (4).

(6) In cases of paragraph (1), the Family Court may request, for hearing, the head of the state police office to conduct criminal background checks on the applicant for the establishment of a new surname and place of family origin; and the head of the state police office who receives such request shall, without delay, report the results of the aforementioned checks. <Added on Jul. 30, 2013>

Article 97 (Matters to be entered in reports of loss of nationality)

Article 97

(1) A report of loss of nationality shall be filed by the spouse or relatives within four degrees of relationship within one month from the date on which such fact is known.

(2) The following matters shall be entered in the report:

1. Name, resident registration number and place of registration of the person whose nationality is lost;

2. Ground for and date of loss of the nationality;

3. Where a foreign nationality has been newly acquired, such nationality.

(3) A document verifying the loss of nationality shall be attached to the report referred to in paragraph (2).

(4) A person whose nationality is lost may file a report of loss of nationality in person.

Article 98 (Notice of selection of nationality)

(1) The Minister of Justice shall, if any of the following causes occurs, notify the head of the Si/Eup/Myeon of the place of registration of a person (place of registration as designated by the person where such person has no place of registration) of the matters prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations: <Amended on May 4, 2010>

1. Where the Minister of Justice accepts a report filed by a person with

Article 98

multi-nationality on his or her selection of e nationality of the Republic of Korea in accordance with Article 13 of the Nationality Act;

2. Where the Minister of Justice accepts a report of abandonment of nationality in accordance with Article 14 (1) of the Nationality Act;

3. Where a person is adjudicated as a national of the Republic of Korea in accordance with Article 20 of the Nationality Act.

(2) Where a person who is adjudicated as a national of the Republic of Korea is not registered, the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon who receives such notice shall prepare a register.

SECTION 12 Change of Name and Change of Surname and Place of Family Origin

Article 99 (Reports of change of name)

(1) A person who intends to change his or her name shall obtain the permission of the Family Court having jurisdiction over his or her address (place of registration in cases of a national residing in a foreign country) and file a report within one month from the date of receipt of a certified copy of the permission.

(2) The report shall include the following matters:

Article 99

1. Name before change;

2. Name after change;

3. Date of permission.

(3) A certified copy of permission shall be attached to the report referred to in paragraph (2).

(4) In cases of paragraph (1), Article 96 (6) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Family Court’s hearing. <Added on Jul. 30, 2013>

Article 100 (Reports of change of surname and place of family origin)

(1) A person who intends to change the surname and place of family origin of his or her child in accordance with Article 781 (6) of the Civil Act shall file a report within one month from the date of the final court decision, attaching a certified copy of written judgment and a certificate of the final decision.

(2) The report shall include the following matters:

1. Surname and place of family origin before change;

2. Surname and place of family origin after change;

3. Date of the final

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court decision.

SECTION 13 Establishment of Family Relation Register

Article 101 (Reports of establishment of family relation register)

(1) A person who is not registered shall obtain the permission of the Family Court having jurisdiction over the place where he or she intends to be registered and file a report of the establishment of family relation register (hereinafter referred to as "establishment of register") within one month from the date of receipt of a certified copy of the permission.

(2) The report shall include the date on which permission for the establishment of a new register other than the information provided for in Article 9 (2) is granted.

(3) A certified copy of permission for the establishment of a new register shall be attached to the report referred to in paragraph (2).

(4) In cases of paragraph (1), Article 96 (6) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Family Court’s hearing. <Added on Jul. 30, 2013>

Article 102 (Reports of establishment of new register of family relations by lineal blood relatives)

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Where a person who has obtained a court decision granting permission to establish a new register fails to file a report of establishment of new register, such report may be filed by the spouse or lineal blood relatives.

Article 103 (Reports of establishment of new registration by court decision)

(1) Where a report of establishment of a new register is to be filed by court decision, it shall be filed within one month from the date of final and conclusive decision.

(2) The report shall include the date of final and conclusive decision other than the matters provided for in Article 9 (2).

(3) A certified copy of court decision and a certificate of final and conclusive decision shall be attached to the report referred to in paragraph (2).

CHAPTER V RECTIFICATION OF REGISTER

Article 104 (Rectification of inadmissible records entered in family relations register)

(1) When any record entered in the register is deemed inadmissible by law or there is an error or omission in such record, any interested person may apply for the rectification of the register, obtaining the permission of the Family Court having jurisdiction

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over the place of registrat of the party to the case. <Amended on Jul. 30, 2013>

(2) In cases of paragraph (1), Article 96 (6) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Family Court’s hearing. <Added on Jul. 30, 2013>

Article 105 (Rectification of records of invalid acts, which are entered in family relations register)

(1) With respect to an act which takes effect through the filing of a report, where such act is unmistakably invalid even though it has been recorded in the register, the person who filed such report or the party to the reported case may apply for rectification of the register after obtaining the permission of the Family Court having jurisdiction over the place of registration of the person to the case. <Amended on Jul. 30, 2013>

(2) In cases of paragraph (1), Article 96 (6) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Family Court’s hearing. <Added on Jul. 30, 2013>

Article 106 (Obligation to apply for rectification)

When a court decision on permission has been made in accordance with Articles 104 and 105, the rectification of register shall be applied with a certified copy of written judgement attached thereto within one month from the date of receipt of the certified copy of written judgment.

Article 105 ~ 106

Article 107 (Rectification of registers by court decision)

When a register is to be rectified according to a final and conclusive court decision, the person who raised such legal action shall apply for rectification of the register within one month from the date of the final and conclusive court decision, attaching a certified copy of the court decision and a certificate of such court decision thereto.

Article 108 (Provisions applicable mutatis mutandis)

Articles 20 (1), 22, 23 (1), 23-2, 23-3, 25 through 27, 29 through 33, and 37 through 42 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the application for rectification of registers. <Amended on Feb. 4, 2020>

CHAPTER VI OBJECTION PROCEDURE

Article 109 (Application for objection)

(1) Any interested person to an objection case may, with respect to any violation or unjust disposition by the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon, apply for objection to the Family Court having jurisdiction over such region.

(2) The Family Court which received the application referred to in paragraph (1) shall forward the documents concerning the application and may request the opinion of the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon.

Article 110 (Measures taken by heads of Si/Eup/Myeon against appli

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cations for objection)

(1) The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall, when he or she deems that the application has a reasonable ground, alter the disposition without delay and notify the court and the person who filed the application of the purport thereof.

(2) When the application is deemed to have no reasonable ground, the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon shall return the documents to the court without delay, attaching his or her opinion thereto.

Article 111 (Decision of court on applications for objection)

(1) The Family Court shall, when it deems that an application is without grounds, dismiss it and when it finds that reasonable grounds exist, order the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon to take appropriate measures.

(2) A trial either to dismiss an application or to order a disposition shall be concluded by a decision, which shall be forwarded to the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon, and to the applicant.

Article 112 (Appeal to higher court)

With respect to a decision of the Family Court, an appeal to a higher court in accordance with the Non-Contentious Case Procedure Act shall be permitted only by reason that the decision was made in violation of statutes.

Article 111 ~ 112

Article 113 (Costs for application for objection)

With respect to cost of filing an application for objection, the provisions of the Non-Contentious Case Procedure Act shall apply mutatis mutandis thereto.

CHAPTER VII FORWARDING OF REPORT DOCUMENTS AND SUPERVISION BY COURT

Article 114 (Forwarding of report documents)

The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon shall forward report documents, etc. of which recording in a register is completed as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations to the competent court with the exception of registration cases where it is not possible to record in a register.

Article 115 (Examinations of report documents and orders for rectification)

(1) The court shall, when it receives report documents, etc. forwarded by the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon, compare them with the matters recorded in the register and examine them without delay.

(2) The court may, when it finds any violation or unfairness in such report documents, etc., as a result of the examination referred to in paragraph (1), order the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon

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to take necessary dispositions such as issuance of an order for rectification.

(3) Necessary matters concerning examination of report documents or order for rectification and procedure of keeping report documents shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations.

Article 116 (Orders for various kinds of reports)

With respect to the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon, the court may take necessary measures, such as order to file various kinds of reports on registration.

CHAPTER VIII PENALTY PROVISIONS

Article 117 (Penalty provisions)

Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than three years or a fine not exceeding 10 million won: <Amended on Jul. 30, 2013>

1. A person who violates Article 11 (6).

2. A person who violates Article 13 (2);

3. A person who peruses the matters entered in other persons’ registers, etc. or is issued a certificate by fraud or other improper means in violation of Articles 14 (1) and (2), (7), 14-2 or 14-3;

3-2. A person

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who peruses the documets reported by other persos or is issued a certificate concerning the matters stated in reported documents by fraud or other improper means in violation of Article 42;

4. A person who enters registration information on family relations into a computerized information processing system and changes them for processing without going through the procedures of obtaining authorization to process registration pursuant to this Act, or a person who discovers registration information on family relations by using technical means.

Article 118 (Penalty provisions)

(1) A person who has filed a false report on matters which are not required to be included in the register or a person who falsely guarantees that the matters concerning report of registration are true shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than one year or a fine not exceeding ten million won. <Amended on Jan. 7, 2014>

(2) Paragraph (1) shall also apply to persons who have filed a false report on the matters concerning foreigners.

Article 119 (Joint penalty provisions)

If the representative of a corporation, or an agent or employee of, or any other person employed by, the corporation or an individual commits an offense referred to in Article 117 or 118 in connection with the business affairs of the corporation or individual,

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not only shall such offender be punished, but also the corporation or individual shall be subject to a fine under the relevant Article; provided, this shall not apply where such corporation or individual has not been negligent in giving due attention and supervision concerning the relevant duties to prevent such offense.

[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]

Article 120 (Administrative fines)

The head of a Si/Eup/Myeon who falls under any of the following subparagraphs shall be subject to an administrative fine not exceeding five hundred thousand won:

1. Where he or she has violated an order issued under Article 115 (3);

2. When he or she violates an order issued pursuant to Article 116.

Article 121 (Administrative fines)

Where the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon has issued a peremptory notice of report or application, specifying a certain period of time in accordance with Article 38 or 108, the person who failed to file such report or application within the specified period of time without good cause shall be punished by an administrative fine not exceeding one hundred thousand won.

Article 122 (Administrative fines)

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When a person who is responsible for filing a report pursuant to this Act fails to file a report or application within a specific period of time without good cause, he or she shall be subject to an administrative fine not exceeding fifty thousand won.

Article 123 (Trials on administrative fines)

A trial on the administrative fine referred to in Article 120 shall be held in accordance with the Non-Contentious Case Procedure Act in the Family Court which has jurisdiction over the location of the office of the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon to impose administrative fines.

Article 124 (Imposition and collection of administrative fines)

(1) The administrative fines referred to in Articles 121 and 122 shall be imposed and collected by the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon (in cases falling under Article 21 (2), referring to the head of the Si/Gu having jurisdiction over the Dong receiving the relevant report of birth and report of death; hereafter the same shall apply in this Article) as prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations; provided, when the family relation registrar working for Overseas Koreans Family Register Office becomes aware of any offence subject to an administrative fine, the family relation registrar shall notify the heads of a Si/Eup/Myeon where the place of registration of the person who committed such offence is located of such fact, and the heads of the Si/Eup/Myeon so notified shall impose the administrative fine on the person and collect such

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fine therefrom. <Amended on Feb. 3, 2015>

(2) Any person dissatisfied with a disposition for an administrative fine made under paragraph (1) shall raise an objection to the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon within 30 days.

(3) When a person subject to an administrative fine in accordance with paragraph (1) by the head of a Si/Eup/Myeon raises an objection in accordance with paragraph (2), the head of the relevant Si/Eup/Myeon shall notify the Family Court having jurisdiction over the address or place of residence of the person who is subject to the disposition for an administrative fine of such fact without delay, and the Family Court in receipt of such notice shall hold a trial on the administrative fine in accordance with the Non-Contentious Case Procedure Act.

(4) When no objection is raised within the period referred to in paragraph (2) and an administrative fine is not paid, it shall be collected in the same manner as delinquent local taxes are collected.

ADDENDA <Act No. 8435, May 17, 2007>

Article 1 (Enforcement date)

This Act shall enter into force on January 1, 2008; provided, the amended provisions of Articles 93 through 95 and 98 shall enter into force on September 1, 2008.

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Article 2 (Repealed Acts)

The Family Register Act shall be repealed; provided, the provisions of Articles 109, 109-2, 110, and 112-2 of the former Family Register Act shall apply to reports filed by persons who have acquired nationality of the Republic of Korea, persons whose nationalities have been reinstated or persons who have been naturalized as a national of the Republic of Korea until August 31, 2008, and to the notice by the Minister of Justice of persons who have abandoned nationality of the Republic of Korea in accordance with Article 14 (1) of the Nationality Act on condition that, when the above mentioned Articles of the Family Register Act are applied, Article 15 of the Family Register Act shall be deemed as Article 9 of this Act, and permanent domicile as place of registration.

Article 3 (Preparation of registers)

(1) A register prescribed in Article 9 of this Act shall, in relation to the computerized family register compiled in accordance with Article 124-3 of the Family Register Act, be prepared, following the method of classifying the computerized data on family registers into individuals, based on matters recorded at the time when this Act enters into force.

(2) Computerized family registers compiled in accordance with Article 124-3 of the former Family Register Act shall be removed from the register concurrently when this Act enters into force.

(3) A family register

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which is transcribed through computerization in accordance with Articles 2 and 3 of the Addenda of Amendments to the Enforcement Regulations of the Family Register Act, Supreme Court Rule No. 1911 (hereinafter referred to as "image computerized family register") shall, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), be removed from the register concurrently when this Act enters into force; provided, where such reporting, etc. occurs a new register shall be prepared with respect to a person whose family register has been removed.

(4) Where a register is prepared in accordance with paragraph (1) and the proviso to paragraph (3), the permanent domicile entered in the previous family register shall be considered as the first place of registration pursuant to Article 10 of this Act.

(5) When a report, etc. which was filed pursuant to the provisions of the former Family Register Act are ascertained to have been omitted from the register at the time when this Act enters into force after it was removed pursuant to paragraph (2), the register newly prepared in accordance with paragraph (1) shall be closed and at the same time, the register removed pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be revived.

(6) When recording of the register revived pursuant to paragraph (5) is completed, it shall follow the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (3).

Article 4 (Transitional measures concerning book of removed entries, etc.)

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Processing of registration concerning a book of removed entries prescribed in the provisions of the former Family Register Act or computerized family registers removed pursuant to Article 3 of the Addenda and image computerized family registers (hereinafter referred to as "book of removed entries, etc.") shall comply with the provisions of the former Family Register Act, and the detailed procedures concerning rectification of registers thereby shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court Regulations; provided, with respect to a person who has the right to request for inspection of a book of removed entries, etc. or issuance of a transcript or abstract thereof, Article 14 (1) shall apply.

Article 5 (Transitional measures concerning decisions on confirmation of existence of de facto martial relations)

The provisions of Article 72 shall also apply where a court decision becomes final and conclusive as to confirmation of the existence of de facto marital relations before this Act enters into force; provided, it shall not have influence on the effect which arises pursuant to the provisions of the former Family Register Act.

Article 6 (Transitional measures concerning administrative fines)

The collection and procedure for trials involving administrative fines which have been imposed before this Act enters into force shall comply with the provisions of the former Family Register Act.

Addenda

Article 7 (General transitional measures)

Any disposition, trial or other act and procedure which has been exercised pursuant to the former Family Register Act at the time when this Act enters into force shall be deemed to have been exercised pursuant to the relevant provisions of this Act if relevant provisions exist in this Act.

Article 8 Omitted.

Article 9 (Relationship to other statutes and regulations)

Where other statutes or regulations cite the former Family Register Act or the provisions thereof at the time when this Act enters into force, it shall, if there exist any provisions corresponding to such provisions in this Act, be deemed to cite this Act or the corresponding provisions of this Act in lieu of the former provisions.

ADDENDA <Act No. 8541, Jul. 23, 2007>

Article 1 (Enforcement date)

This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)

Articles 2 through 42 Omitted.

ADDENDA <Act No. 9832, Dec. 29, 2009>

(1) (Enforcemen

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t Date) This Act shall enter into force 6 months after the date of its promulgation; provided, the amended provisions of Article 15 (2) shall enter into force 2 years after the date of its promulgation.

(2) (Applicability) The amended provisions of Articles 14 and 15 shall also apply to the kinds of certificates of registers recorded before this Act enters into force and the matters entered in the certificates.

ADDENDA <Act No. 10275, May 4, 2010>

Article 1 (Enforcement date)

This Act shall enter into force on January 1, 2011. (Proviso Omitted.)

Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.

ADDENDUM <Act No. 10279, May 4, 2010>

This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA <Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 1 (Enforcement date)

(1) This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

(2) Omitted.

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Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.

ADDENDA <Act No. 11950, Jul. 30, 2013>

Article 1 (Enforcement date)

This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation; provided, the amended provisions of Articles 14 (7), 23-2, 23-3, and 117 (limited to the matters concerning Article 14 (7)) shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional measures concerning incompetent)

With respect to the persons who was declared incompetent or quasi-incompetent before this Act enters into force, the former provisions shall apply until the commencement of an adult guardianship, a limited guardianship, a specific guardianship or the appointment of a supervisor of guardianship at will pursuant to the Civil Act, or until the passage of five years from the date of enforcement prescribed in Article 1 of Addenda of the Civil Act partially Amended on Act No. 10429.

ADDENDUM <Act No. 12183, Jan. 7, 2014>

This Act shall enter into force on the date of promulgation.

ADDENDUM <Act No. 12774, Oct. 15, 2014>

This Act shall

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enter into force 1 year after the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA <Act No. 12878, Dec. 30, 2014>

Article 1 (Enforcement date)

This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Applicable cases concerning notification of death of person with no relatives or interested persons)

The amended provisions of this Act shall apply, beginning with the first death of a person with no relatives or interested persons, etc. after this Act enters into force.

ADDENDA <Act No. 13124, Feb. 3, 2015>

Article 1 (Enforcement date)

This Act shall enter into force on July 1, 2015.

Article 2 (Transitional measures)

With respect to the cases of registration of the family relation of those Korean citizens residing abroad which have already been referred to the Korean embassy or consulate abroad as at the time this Act enters into force, the former provisions shall apply.

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Article 3 Omitted.

ADDENDUM <Act No. 13285, May 18, 2015>

This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM <Act No. 14169, May 29, 2016>

This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation; provided, provisions relating to specified certificates out of the former part of Article 14 (5) and the amended provisions of Article 15 shall enter into force on the date determined by the Supreme Court Regulations, within the scope of five years.

ADDENDUM <Act No. 14963, Oct. 31, 2017>

This Act shall enter into force on the date of promulgation.

ADDENDUM <Act No. 16907, Feb. 4, 2020>

This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA <Act No. 17689, Dec. 22, 2020>

Article 1 (Enforcement date)

This Act shall enter into force on January 1, 2021.

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Articles 2 through 8 Omitted.

ADDENDUM <Act No. 17928, Mar. 16, 2021>

This Act shall enter into force 1 month after the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA <Act No. 18651, Dec. 28, 2021>

Article 1 (Enforcement date)

This Act shall enter into force on January 1, 2022.

Article 2 (Applicability to restriction of delivery of certificate of registered information of victims of domestic violence)

The amended provisions of Articles 14 (8) through (11), 14-2 (3), and 15-2 shall also apply where a person is victimized by domestic violence under subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Crimes of Domestic Violence, which occurs before this Act enters into force.

ADDENDA <Act No. 19547, Jul. 18, 2023>

Article 1 (Enforcement date)

This Act shall enter into force 1 year after the date of its promulgation.

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Article 2 (Applicability to notification of fact of birth)

The amended provisions of Article 44-3 shall begin to apply to cases of birth that take place after this Act enters into force.

ADDENDA <Act No. 19841, Dec. 26, 2023>

Article 1 (Enforcement date)

This Act shall enter into force 1 year after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)

Article 2 Omitted.

Article 3 Omitted.

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ACT ON REGISTRATION OF FAMILY RELATIONS
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1. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2023-12-26 / 제19841호 / 시행 2024-12-27
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2. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2023-07-18 / 제19547호 / 시행 2024-07-19
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3. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2021-12-28 / 제18651호 / 시행 2022-01-01
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4. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2021-03-16 / 제17928호 / 시행 2021-04-17
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5. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2020-12-22 / 제17689호 / 시행 2021-01-01
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6. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2020-02-04 / 제16907호 / 시행 2020-08-05
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7. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2017-10-31 / 제14963호 / 시행 2017-10-31
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8. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2016-05-29 / 제14169호 / 시행 2016-11-30
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9. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2015-05-18 / 제13285호 / 시행 2015-11-19
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10. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2015-02-03 / 제13124호 / 시행 2015-07-01
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11. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2014-12-30 / 제12878호 / 시행 2015-07-01
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12. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2014-10-15 / 제12774호 / 시행 2015-10-16
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13. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2014-01-07 / 제12183호 / 시행 2014-01-07
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14. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2013-07-30 / 제11950호 / 시행 2013-07-30
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15. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2013-03-23 / 제11690호 / 시행 2013-03-23
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16. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2010-05-04 / 제10279호 / 시행 2010-08-05
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17. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2010-05-04 / 제10275호 / 시행 2010-05-04
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18. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2009-12-29 / 제9832호 / 시행 2010-06-30
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19. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2007-07-23 / 제8541호 / 시행 2007-07-23
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20. 가족관계의 등록 등에 관한 법률

2007-05-17 / 제8435호 / 시행 2008-01-01
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