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Steps to be taken by new parents
Choosing or changing a child's name
Choosing or changing a child's name
The procedures differ depending on whether you want to choose a child's name or change it.
Choice of a child's
name
The choice of surname can become complex if both parents have a compound surname themselves.
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Changing a child's
name
You cannot change your child’s surname or given name without authorization from the court or the registrar of civil status.
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Last update: July 13, 2023
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