The child has the right to change the surname, name and patronymic.

According to the joint statement of the parents before the child reaches the age of eighteen years, the guardianship authority, taking into account the best interests of the child shall be entitled to be allowed to change the name of the child, as well as change the name assigned to him in the name of the other parent or family name on behalf of his father, grandfather as a child by his father, and through the maternal line. Application for change of name, first name and patronymic of the child is fed to the relevant bodies of trusteeship and guardianship. On the basis of a governor of a change of surname, name and patronymic of the child the appropriate registry office makes changes to the relevant acts of civil status record and issue a new certificate.

Change of surname, name and patronymic of the child reached the age of ten years, can be changed only with his consent.

Upon reaching the age of eighteen years the child he has a right to change the surname, name and patronymic in the manner prescribed in Article 190 of this Code.

Persons mentioned in the second, third and fourth of this article, if they had previously been awarded the first name with the addition of the words "oglu", "gyzy" or without additions, with writing their own name first, then middle initial or middle name without or without writing names, have the right to change the middle name and middle name or last name assignment in the manner prescribed by the third-seventh parts of Article 82 of this Code.

Change the names of the parents (one of them) does not entail changes the names of the child who has reached the age of eighteen years.

Termination of marriage or invalidity thereof does not entail a change of name of the child.

If the parents are living apart and the parent with whom the child lives, wants to give him his name, the guardianship authority solves this issue with taking into account the best interests of the child and the views of the other parent. Accounting opinion of the other parent is not required if it is impossible to establish his domicile or residence, refusing to appear in the guardianship authority, depriving him of parental rights, recognized by a court as incapable, as well as in cases of evasion of the other parent without good reasons to participate in the upbringing and maintenance of the child.

If a child born of persons not married to each other and paternity has been established in the manner prescribed by this Code, the guardianship authority, taking into account the best interests of the child shall be entitled to be allowed to change his surname to his mother's surname, which she wears when making such a request.

• Certificate of Criminal Record
• Request Addressed to the Minister of Justice
• Application addressed to the Registrar
• Identity Card (original and photocopy)

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• State registration of change of surname, name and patronymic of the registry office is made at the place of permanent residence of the person who has attained the age of eighteen years.
• The state registration of the produced change of surname, name and patronymic of the notified body of the registrar, which were registered civil status person, surname, first name and patronymic.
• On the basis of the record akta surname, name and patronymic of the corresponding changes in the civil registration and issued a new certificate.
• State registration of change of surname, name and patronymic is made in accordance with the Regulations on the procedure of state registration of civil status.

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State registration of change of surname, name and patronymic of the registry office made at the place of permanent residence of the person who has attained the age of eighteen years. When contacting the said person in authority registry office at his place of residence change of surname, name and patronymic in the following cases, if a person wishes to:

• a change of surname, name and patronymic, unpleasant to the ear or complex in pronunciation;
• general wear with your spouse (wife) the name or go back to his old maiden names (before the conclusion of the first or subsequent marriages), divorce if this has not been announced;
• return to their former maiden names (before the conclusion of the first or subsequent marriages), if the marriage has not been dissolved or spouse (wife) died (died);
• bear the name of the father (mother) (if the father's name is - is the name of the mother if the mother has a name - the name of the father);
• change the name on behalf of his father, grandfather as paternal and maternal lines;
• to change the first name, middle name or assign a different name if it has previously been awarded a patronymic with the addition of the words "oglu", "gyzy" or without additions, with writing their own name first, then middle initial or middle name without or without the surname;
• bear the name of bringing up (ing) his stepfather (stepmother) and (or) the patronymic name of his stepfather, if you can not make an adoption;
• bear the name and (or) name and (or) patronymic respectively nationality;
• to change the name on the birth certificate, under a different name, if in fact it is;
• inconsistency surname, first name and (or) middle name specified in the civil status act, full names and (or) patronymic specified in the relevant certificate and (or) passport (or substitute document), and therefore is willing to wear one of the names, the names and (or) the surnames mentioned in these documents. ".

• Your name as listed on birth certificate or immigration or citizenship documents.
• The full name you are applying to change to (if you are changing your name).
• Date and place of birth
• Marital status and details
• Places of residence for last three months
• Address for Correspondence

If you are using, or wish to use, a name other than your registered name, there is no legal requirement that you formally change your name. It is, however, recommended that you change your name officially, both for identification and as evidence of your name change.

Name change generally refers to the legal act by a person of adopting a name different from their name at birth, marriage or adoption. The procedures and ease of a name change vary between jurisdictions.

• Obtain all necessary documents in applying for the change of name.
• Submit your application along with all other requirements.
• Once the new name or surname is accepted, you may proceed in registering your new name.

You may want to change your name because:

• You have just gotten married
• You have divorced
• You just want a change
• In case of adoption

Official Web Site Links

Government of Turkmenistan

Ministry of Justice

Family Code of Turkmenistan

How you should go about changing your name will depend upon which category you fit into. Changing your name after marriage or divorce is quite a simple process, while changing your name 'just because' requires a little more effort, but it is still quite straight forward and a lot easier than it used to be.

To change your name, submit a petition to your local Superior Court that details the reasons you'd like to change your name. After the court approves your request, you'll then need to update your Social Security card, driver's license and passport.