Name change (name declaration)
A name change is the change of surname due to a change of civil status, e.g. explanation of a double name.
The name change (name declaration) describes the process of changing the family name in connection with a change of civil status. Name changes may occur in the following cases, among others:
In children
- The mother's name is given with the consent of the non-custodial parent,
- Naming by the mother and her husband,
- redefinition of the birth name after justification of the joint custody by the parents,
- Follow-up declaration to a name change of the parents or one of the parents,
- first determination of a birth name after the birth of the child abroad.
For spouses, life partners, divorcees, widows
- subsequent determination of a married name, for example after marriage abroad,
- Declaration of a double name (prefix and appending of a name to the married name) by a spouse,
- Revocation of the addition of a name to the married name,
- Re-adoption of the former name after dissolution of the marriage.
Whether and in what form a name change (name declaration) is possible in the respective case must be clarified in individual cases.
Attention: Name changes (name declarations) are always irrevocable.
As different documents have to be submitted on a case-by-case basis, it is recommended that you contact the competent body in advance.
- ยงยง 1355, 1616 to 1618 Civil Code (BGB),
- Art. 10 para. 2 and 3 Introductory Act to the Bgb (EGBGB).
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