Landungsbrücken

Department of Home Affairs and Sport

Name changes

A name change under public law is only possible if there is an important reason. It serves to eliminate inconveniences in individual cases. The name change is exceptional. An intensive, telephone consultation before submitting the application is essential.

Important notes

Documents required

It turns out individually in the consultation.

Please note

According to the Name Change Act, a name can only be changed if there is an important reason. An intensive, telephone consultation before submitting the application is essential.

Procedure & Fees

Fees

The fee for changing the surname or first name is € 25.00 - € 1000.00.


If an application is withdrawn or rejected, 50% or 75% of the fee is due.

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Address and contact information

Address

Department of Home Affairs and Sport
Hammer Straße 30-34 22041 Hamburg

Opening hours

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8.00 a.m.-12.30 p.m., Mon + Thu 1.15 p.m.-3.30 p.m. No appointment without an appointment.

Facility info

Mensch in einem Rollstuhl Accessible

Public transport

U1 / S1 / S11 / buses X35 / 213/261 Wandsbeker Chaussee, bus 116 Hammer Straße

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