Name Change in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis is handled by Verbandsgemeindeverwaltung Hunsrück-Mittelrhein, Verwaltungsstelle Oberwesel und Standesamt (zuständig für Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis); in the region it currently takes about approx. 2 months.
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Documents you need
Birth certificate · Statement of cause for termination
Costs
30 € und mehreren Hundert Euro Verwaltungsgebühr
approx. 2 months in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
In Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis we expect around approx. 2 months processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures.
Official: max. approx. 3 months
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.
Who is eligible?
People with a valid reason, such as discriminatory names, a change of given name following adoption, or gender reassignment.
Income limit
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.
Regional specifics
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