Surname change child - redetermination of birth name

Prerequisites

• Child already has a name
• Joint parental concern is only established in retrospect
• if the child is 5 years or older: consent of the child

Documents required

• Child's birth certificate (possibly with official translation)
• ID cards or passports
• marriage certificate or
• Proof of Custody

Additional documents may be required in individual cases. You can ask for this at the registry office.

Please note

If you, your spouse or the child do not speak German, you must hire an interpreter at your own expense.

Deadlines

The maiden name must be redetermined within 3 months of the establishment of joint custody of the child.

Procedure

You can submit the declaration of the name change to any registry office. You must have them authenticated by either a notary or registrar. The declaration becomes effective as soon as it arrives at the registry office.

Fees

no

Legal basis

Section 46 Civil Status Ordinance (PStV)


Section 1617b paragraph 5 of the German Civil Code (BGB)


§ 45 Civil Status Act (PStG)