If the firm and final decision on change of a surname is made, but is not clear what are for this purpose necessary documents, it is necessary to address the legislation and to learn features of this procedure in any given country.
What is necessary for change of a surname, a name or a middle name?
For change of a surname first of all the reason – commission or divorce, personal preferences is necessary. The reason not necessarily has to be very powerful, but it should not enter the conflict with the law. For example, if the reason of change of a surname consists in following to council of the astrologer, have no right to interfere with such individual. But if by means of change of a surname of people tries to disappear from creditors or pursues other illegal aim – it will be refused by the controlling state agencies.
The age can become a cause of failure in change of a surname or other data also. According to the law the individual can change a surname from certain age (after 16-18 years), before he has to receive the consent of parents or guardianship authorities in writing. It will be refused also to those people who will want to take a surname of the president or other famous person if they do not prove the right for it. Anyway the decision on change of personal data (not only surnames, but also a name and a middle name) is accepted individually and taking into account all circumstances.
Issuing an application for change of a surname for a registry office, it is necessary to specify the reason of adoption of such decision, already available surname and that with which it needs to be replaced. In addition, for change of a surname the following documents are necessary:
- the passport (plus 4-5 photos for new);
- birth certificates – surely and if is, children of minor age;
- the certificate on the conclusion or divorce if they are;
- the receipt with a mark on payment of the state fee.
After consideration of the application in the terms established by the legislation the decision is made then the applicant receives the passport with new data and the certificate on change of a surname (on change of a name). On the basis of this document and the new passport of people, replaced a surname, has to change also some other important documents. It is the international passport, the driver's license, the health policy, INN, the insurance pension certificate.
The surnames given about change or other data have to be added also to the service record. Are not subject to replacement of the certificate on education – certificates, certificates, diplomas of the highest and other educational institutions, etc. For confirmation of change of a surname it will be necessary to show the relevant document.
But cares with change of a surname are not limited to it. If the person has cash cards, securities, certificates on the property right – all these documents will also need to be updated.