This page contains information on how to apply for a new given name and surname for yourself or your minor child (hereinafter, ‘name change’).
Proactive government service Name change consists of the following:
Preparing for a name change
A short overview of the process of changing your name and issues to keep in mind and consider as well as sources for advice and support.
Changing name
Changing name requires you to submit an application and a respective decision to be made. Once a decision to grant the application has been made, the new name is entered into the population register.
Replacing identity documents when changing the name
An application for new identity documents can be submitted when submitting the name change application or after the new name is entered into the population register.
Notification of the name change
You need to inform your contractual partners as well as various organisations and companies of your new name. You do not have to notify institutions that use data from the population register.