How to change the name of the child

How to change the name of the child

Quite often, there are situations whenafter a divorce or in a marriage there is a need to change the passport data of the child (surname). And if everything is simple with children who have reached the age of 18, then a lot of additional moments arise with minors.

How to change the name of the child

You will need

  • - a copy of the identity card (passport);
  • - a copy of the document confirming the divorce;
  • - a copy of the marriage certificate (if any);
  • - a copy of the birth certificate;
  • a copy of the consent document signed by the second parent;
  • - a copy of the consent on the change of passport data signed by the child.

Instructions

1

The procedure for changing passport data will depend on a number of factors. How to properly change the name should be known in the migration service of your region.

2

The entire procedure can be divided into three main stages: the filing of a request for the change of the child's passport data to the guardianship and trusteeship authorities; submitting a request to the registry office; receipt of a new document.

3

In order to change the name of the child,you should first contact the care authority with a petition. Fill in the application to replace the surname with a minor child and attach copies of the necessary documents.

4

Parallel to the submission of documents to the guardianship authorities, documents must be submitted to the registry office. In this case, a receipt for payment of the state duty must be attached to the package of documents.

5

There are situations when the father and mother are inunfriendly relations. Then there is a procedure for changing the passport data of the child without the consent of the other party. In most cases, changing the passport data of a child without the consent of the second parent requires the restriction or full deprivation of his rights to the child. The right to change the name of the child in this situation is given by the court if: the location of the second parent is not possible to establish; the parent evades the payment of alimony or is deprived of parental rights, the recognition of the second parent incompetent. If the situation is insoluble and runs the risk of addressing the conflict, then it is best to go to court.

6

In the end, you will need to come to the registrar for new documents with the child.