Arrondissement de l'état civil du Jura bernois — Rue de la Préfecture 2c, 2608 Courtelary, Switzerland

An institution one frequents by choice, a choice that feels more like an obligation. It's a sanctuary of civil patience, where one confronts existence with an administration that takes its time, in an atmosphere that delicately exudes the scent of warm paper and expiration dates. One waits one's turn with the docility of a student in detention, soothed by the hum of printers that reminds us we are nothing more than a string of characters on an A4 sheet. It's the ideal place to realize that identity is a serious matter, acquired through prolonged contemplation of the office furniture. A sober and efficient experience, from which one emerges with a new document and the certainty that time definitely doesn't have the same value as elsewhere.

Arthur

I had to go and get my ID card in February and I found the whole team very welcoming, highly competent, and impeccably kind. Thank you!

Nathalie Baillif-Ziehli

A place for identity papers, official documents, and more. You can also get officially married. It's quite an impressive place because you can see 100-year-old archives!

ABC DEF

Place to get your ID card or passport by appointment. Very competent and pleasant staff.

Sylvie Grosjean

Parking spaces available and easy access. Short wait times and fast, efficient service.

Joël Bouchat

The civil registry staff were highly competent and friendly. Excellent communication. Well done and thank you. Citizens feel at ease.

Willy Garraux