Cyprus - Change Name (Deed Poll)
ProcedureEdit
- Submit an affidavit in the prescribed form.
- Pay the application fee.
Required DocumentsEdit
To change your name and/or surname needs to be submitted:
- Affidavit in the prescribed form, accompanied by
- Details on the requested change of name and
- Paid a fee for change of name/surname 80 EUR
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Civil Registry and Migration Department
1457 Nicosia
Tel: 22804400, 22804511, 22804425
Fax: 22804534
Email: [email protected]
Administrative Officer (Civil Registry)
Christos Platritis
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 22804488
Civil Registry and Migration Department Contacts
EligibilityEdit
- Individuals born in Cyprus.
People choose to change their name for a variety of reasons. Maybe you just want to change the spelling of your name, you don't like the name your parents gave you, you want to get rid of your middle name, you want to remove any family associations, or maybe you just want a change! You can legally change your first name, middle name or surname, or any combination of those.
FeesEdit
- Application Fee: 80 EUR
ValidityEdit
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid. e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
Documents to UseEdit
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Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
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InstructionsEdit
Typically, you may legally change your name to whatever name you'd like. There are some exceptions, though:
- You can't change your name just to escape debt liability or to hide from criminal liability.
- You can't change your name in order to commit a crime.
- You can't change your name with the intention to mislead. This usually involves taking the name of a famous person. Courts typically do not allow this, unless you have a convincing reason that is not related to the famous person or the use of his or her name.
- You can't choose a confusing name one that includes numerals or punctuation. However, some courts have permitted people to spell out the numbers, for example "Seven" instead of "7".
- You can't choose a name that would intimidate, offend, or be considered obscene.
- You can't choose a racial slur.
Required InformationEdit
- 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
Need for the DocumentEdit
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.
Following are procedures on how to change your name in Cyprus.
Information which might helpEdit
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.
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
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
External LinksEdit
- Change of Name:
Change of Name of a Person Born in Cyprus
The Civil Registry and Migration Department (CRMD)
Republic of Cyprus, Ministry of Interior
Government of Cyprus Ministries
Republic of Cyprus, Ministry of Justice and Public Order
OthersEdit
The most important thing to do to legally change your name is to start using your new name. Introduce yourself using your new name, fill out forms and applications under your new name, tell all of your family and friends to only refer to you using your new name, and tell your school and/or employer of your new name.
If you wish to be known by a different name you can change your name at any time, provided you do not intend to deceive or defraud another person. There is no legal procedure to follow in order to change a name. You simply start using the new name. You can change your forename or surname, add names or rearrange your existing names.
Although there is no legal way to change a name, you may want evidence that you have changed your name. However, you cannot change details on your birth certificate, except in limited circumstances.
Once you have decided to change your name, you can use the new name for all purposes, for example, publishing marriage bans, legal proceedings and obtaining, or changing details on a driving licence or passport.