Changing a first name or last name outside of the standard legal circumstances (e.g., marriage) through the registry office or the name change authority.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Birth certificate · Statement of cause for termination
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
30 € und mehreren Hundert Euro Verwaltungsgebühr
Submit an application to the registry office
A written request providing a detailed explanation of the compelling reason.
Submit documents
Birth certificate, ID card, and, if applicable, medical or psychological evaluations.
Wait for the decision
Processing may take several months, depending on the specific case.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
People with a valid reason, such as discriminatory names, a change of given name following adoption, or gender reassignment.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 65.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Depending on the amount of work involved, the administrative fee ranges from €30 to several hundred euros.