Apply to change the child's surname by renaming or renaming back
Service description
You can change your child's name if your spouse is not the child's parent and you want your child to have your married name.
Process flow
You can submit the declaration of name change at any registry office. You must have it certified by either a notary or registrar. The declaration becomes effective as soon as it is received by the registry office.
You will receive a certificate of the name change.
The marriage register and the birth register are updated.
Responsible office
The registrar's office is responsible.
Requirements
- The spouses have a married name and live with the child in the same household.
- One spouse has custody and the other is not the parent of the minor child.
- The other parent must agree to the name change if he or she is also entitled to custody.
What documents are needed?
- Birth certificate child
- Identity cards or passports
- Marriage certificate
- Declaration of consent of the custodial other parent
- Proof of custody
- Declaration of consent of the child, if applicable
In individual cases, further documents may be required. You can ask for these at the registry office.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
None.
Legal basis
What else should I know?
If you or your spouse or child do not speak German, you must hire an interpreter at your own expense.