registratur
Registratur is a term used primarily in German-speaking contexts to denote a unit within an organization that handles the management of official records and documents. The word derives from registrare, meaning to register, and refers to the registry or filing function within administration. In both public administration and many private organizations, the registratur is responsible for the handling of administrative papers, the routing of information, and the maintenance of official registries and registers of acts, items, or approvals.
Functions typically include the intake and distribution of incoming mail and documents, the processing and routing
Historically, registratures were central to bureaucratic administration, evolving from physical file rooms to integrated digital records