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Name declarations for adults

You can change your birth name if your family situation has changed or if you wish to take advantage of new legal options.

Change of name after marriage or divorce

Have you got married and would like to choose a joint surname or give it up again after the marriage has ended?

Name change

A first name or family name may only be changed if an "important reason" (Name Change Act) justifies the change.

Change of name in a civil partnership

Have you formed a registered civil partnership and would like to choose a joint surname or give it up again?

Harmonisation of the name with German law

Harmonisation allows you to adapt a name acquired under foreign law to the rules of German naming law.

Name changes for children

In certain cases, it is possible to adapt a child's surname to a changed family situation.

Name change on driving licence

After a name change, we recommend exchanging the driving licence (especially when travelling abroad), but it is not mandatory.

Adaptation of the gender entry and first name (Self-Determination Act)

Does your officially registered gender not match your personality? Then you can decide how your gender and first name will be indicated in future.

Name change in the vehicle documents

If the name of the person or the company name to which a vehicle is registered changes, this must be entered in the vehicle documents.