Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 39: 1. In general

Book One: LAW OF PERSONS › Part One: NATURAL PERSONS › Chapter Two: PERSONAL STATUS REGISTER A. In general

No correction may be made to any entry in the personal status register without a court decision.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 39 · 1. Genel olarak

Mahkeme kararı olmadıkça, kişisel durum sicilinin hiçbir kaydında düzeltme yapılamaz.

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Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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