The surname is given to a person at birth as a sign of relationship to the family, clan. However, the owner of the surname may be dissatisfied with its sound or associations arising from pronunciation. It also happens that the surname evokes negative emotions due to difficult relationships with relatives. In such situations, you should figure out how to change your last name in your passport and start a new life.
It is necessary
Application for change of surname, passport, birth certificate, birth certificate of children, marriage certificate, divorce certificate
Instructions
Step 1
Contact the registry office at your place of residence. Write a statement indicating your real name, place of residence and marital status. It is necessary to indicate the surnames, names and patronymics of minor children and present a birth certificate for each of them. As well as data on marriage (marriage certificate or its dissolution).
Step 2
Inquire about the due date for the reply. The fact is that the employees of the registry office need time to make a decision. According to the federal law "On acts of civil status" - 1 month from the date of application.
Step 3
Go to the registry office that issued you a birth certificate for your old surname. Submit this document to get another one, with a new surname.
Step 4
Go to the passport office. Present a new birth certificate, an application for a replacement passport, documents for affixing all possible marks and two photographs. Here the passport will be replaced with a final change of surname.
