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Law on Names and Name Declarations

12.12.2022 - Article

New Naming Law since May 2025

The reform of the German naming law came into force on 1 May 2025. Among other things, it is now possible for spouses and children to take a compound surname under German law.

More information on the new Naming Law

05.08.2025 Article

Name declaration for minor children

General Information Please first read the information in the article “New Name Law Since May 2025”. Important Notice To submit a name declaration for a child, both parents must appear in person at…

Namenserklärung oder -änderung
05.08.2025 Article

Declaration of married name

If your Habitual Residence and Marriage are in Malaysia Malaysian name law does not recognize a shared family name (married name). If you wish to adopt a common married name after getting married in…

Familie
05.08.2025 Article

Name declaration after a divorce

Name Declaration after Divorce If you wish to resume your previous name after a divorce, and your marriage was dissolved abroad, the divorce must first be officially recognized in Germany. Only after…

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