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ZMR Query – Central Population Register Austria

The Central Population Register (ZMR) is the central database of the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI). Via firmenbuchgrundbuch.at (fbgb), authorised persons and organisations can carry out ZMR queries online in order to view the current registration data of persons registered in Austria.

What is the Central Population Register (ZMR)?

The ZMR contains the registration data of all natural persons registered in Austria. This data is continuously updated by the municipalities. The ZMR query enables authorised institutions to access this data in a legally compliant manner – for example for administrative procedures, credit assessments or legal purposes.

Who is allowed to carry out a ZMR query?

A ZMR query is only permitted for certain authorised bodies, such as:

  • Authorities and public institutions
  • Credit institutions and insurance companies
  • Lawyers, notaries and courts
  • Energy suppliers or telecommunications companies
  • Banks, debt collection agencies and insurance assessors

These authorisations are examined by the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI).

Applying for ZMR access via fbgb

fbgb is an official provider of the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) and enables authorised organisations to obtain direct access for ZMR queries. We handle the submission to the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) on your behalf. In addition to the fee payable per ZMR query, a clearing office surcharge of EUR 0.36 excl. VAT is charged.

How to obtain your ZMR access

  1. Fill in the form: Select the appropriate application form and enter all required information.

    If you do not yet have ZMR access, please use the following form: Download form

    If you already have ZMR access via another provider and wish to use fbgb as your provider in future, please use this form: Download form

  2. Submit the documents

    Send the signed form to:

    office@hfdata.at

  3. Review by the BMI

    The Federal Ministry of the Interior reviews your authorisation and approves the application.

  4. Receive your access data

    Once your application has been approved, you will receive your ZMR access data by email and can carry out ZMR queries online via fbgb.