This law has been significantly amended several times (e.g., in 2014, 2017, 2020) and was largely replaced or overhauled by Law No. 119/2014 (amended) and later influenced by Law No. 23/2018 regarding the civil status information system. However, the 2008 law remains the foundational reference point for many administrative procedures.
You might be looking for this law for one of the following practical reasons: Gjendja Civile 2008
The 2008 reforms were not just about technology; they were about transparency and rights. This law has been significantly amended several times (e
The same period saw the passing of Law No. 9970 on Gender Equality , which ensured that civil status registration and rights within the family were applied equally to men and women. However, the 2008 law remains the foundational reference
The transition was part of the European Union's CARDS programme, which aimed to modernize Balkan administrations. The immediate benefits included:
This law defined "Civil Status" as the collection of personal data (birth, marriage, death, and residence) that are registered and maintained to prove a citizen's legal identity. Impact on Citizen Rights