Személytállapot

Személytállapot is a Hungarian term that translates to "personal status" or "civil status." It refers to a person's legal standing within society, encompassing key life events that are officially recorded and recognized by the state. These events include birth, marriage, divorce, and death. The registration of these occurrences is crucial for administrative purposes, such as determining rights, obligations, and identity.

In Hungary, personal status records are maintained by the Central Registry of Personal Data (Központi Adatfeldolgozó, Nyilvántartó és Vámtanácsadó Zrt., or KÜNYRT). This registry holds information on all Hungarian citizens and residents, including their personal status. Official documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates serve as proof of these events and are essential for various legal and administrative processes.

The concept of személytállapot is fundamental to the functioning of the legal system and social administration. It ensures that individuals are recognized and documented within the population, facilitating access to services, ensuring proper inheritance, and maintaining accurate demographic data. Changes in personal status, such as marriage or divorce, require formal registration to be legally valid and to update official records accordingly.