The surname is given to a person at birth as a sign of attitude to the family, clan. However, the owner of a surname may be dissatisfied with its sound or with associations born during pronunciation. It also happens that the surname evokes negative emotions due to complex relationships with relatives. In such situations, you should understand how to change the name in the passport, and start a new life.
You will need
Application for a change of surname, passport, birth certificate, birth certificate of children, marriage certificate, certificate of divorce.
Instruction manual
1
Contact the registry office at the place of residence. Write a statement stating your real name, place of residence and marital status. The surnames, first names and patronymics of minor children should be indicated and the birth certificates of each of them should be presented. As well as data on marriage (certificate of marriage or divorce).
2
Find out about the date you’ve set to receive a response. The fact is that the registry office employees need time to make a decision. According to the federal law "On acts of civil status", - 1 month from the date of application.
3
Go to the registry office, which issued you a birth certificate in the old name. Hand over this document to get another one, for a new surname.
4
Go to the passport office. Present a new birth certificate, a passport replacement application, documents for affixing all possible marks and two photos. Here the passport will be replaced with the final change of surname.
note
How to change a surname and not to meet difficulties? Carefully consider the choice of a new surname. So, the decision to become the namesake of a famous politician or scientist is unlikely to be approved. Moreover, such a step will cause a longer wait for a response from the registry office employees - up to two months.
Remember that the legislation of the Russian Federation allows surnames to citizens who have reached the age of 14 years. But until the age of 18, a surname can only be changed with the consent of the parents or guardianship authorities.
Useful advice
After changing the surname to a more harmonious one, I have to deal with the replacement of other documents. You will change your driver’s license or compulsory health insurance policy quickly and without question. But not everything is so simple with documents on property or real estate. The situation is complicated with the change of certificate of graduation and a diploma of higher education. Therefore, before changing your last name and starting an endless run through instances and cabinets, think about how difficult it is for you to live with the old last name.
