Surname child - change
In bestimmten Fällen kann der Familien-Geburtsname des Kindes geändert werden.
Details
- The parent with sole custody may, by declaration, give his or her child the surname of the other parent.
- A parent and his or her spouse who is not the child's parent may, by declaration, give the child they have taken into their joint household their married name. This may require the consent of the other parent.
- Children may join their parents in a change of name in certain cases.
- A redetermination of the child's birth name is possible in certain cases.
- If at least one parent is not a German citizen, it may be possible to choose a name for the child that differs from the German name law.
Documents
The following list is not exhaustive. Please therefore enquire in advance about the documents to be submitted.
- Personal documents of the parties involved (identity card or passport)
- Possibly marriage certificate
- possibly a legally binding divorce decree
- Possibly household certificate from the registration office
- Possibly a declaration of custody
Opening hours
| Tag | Zeiten |
|---|---|
| Montag | keine Sprechzeiten |
| Dienstag | 09:00 - 12:00 Uhr und 14:00 - 18:00 Uhr (nur nach Terminvereinbarung) |
| Mittwoch | keine Sprechzeiten |
| Donnerstag | 09:00 - 12:00 Uhr und 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr (nur nach Terminvereinbarung) |
| Freitag | keine Sprechzeiten |
Hinweis
Termine außerhalb der Öffnungszeiten können nur nach vorheriger Terminvereinbarung wahrgenommen werden.
Fees
| Services | Fees |
|---|---|
| Notarisation or certification of a declaration, consent or agreement to the use of a name on the basis of personal status regulations | 25,00€ |
Please pay by EC or credit card.