Rectification of Birth Records in the Civil Registry of Natural Persons: Normative Foundations and Practical Case Studies
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This article analyzes the rectification of birth records within the Brazilian Civil Registry of Natural Persons, in light of Law No. 6.015/1973 and recent regulations issued by the National Council of Justice. Employing a doctrinal legal methodology—incorporating a literature review and a study of three real-world cases observed at a registry office—the study examines rectification *stricto sensu*, the supplementation of missing data, and the restoration of lost records, distinguishing these concepts regarding procedure and the applicability of fees. Furthermore, the temporal and subjective limits of the registrar's civil liability are discussed, pursuant to Articles 21 and 22 of Law No. 8.935/1994. The article concludes that the shift away from judicial proceedings (*desjudicialização*) has consolidated the administrative route as a swift and secure instrument for safeguarding civil identity, while preserving the legal certainty of the registry system and the economic-financial balance of the delegated service.
Source: Artefactum
Language: English
Topic: Brazilian Legal Issues
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7203554538