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ProcedureEdit

  1. To apply for a name change submit all the required documents.
  2. Pay the application fee.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Letter requesting the change and explaining the reasons for the change
  • Affidavit before a Registrar of a Cypriot Court on a designated form:
    • If the requested name and/ or surname change is for a minor the Affidavit needs to be signed by both parents, unless the sole parental care was granted to one parent by a court order. In this case a photocopy of the relevant court order should be attached
  • Original Certificate of Cypriot nationality or original Consular Birth Certificate
  • Photocopy of receipt for the amount of 80 euros paid as fees.



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



EligibilityEdit

  • Cypriot Citizens



FeesEdit

  • Application Fee: 80 EUR



ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



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InstructionsEdit

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Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.



Need for the DocumentEdit

The application for the change name/surname change can be submitted by individuals, who are Cypriot citizens.

Following are procedures on how to apply for change of name of persons born abroad.



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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

  • Change of Name for Person of Cypriot Origin Born Abroad:
http://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/CRMD/CRMD.nsf/All/4509FD7F4BA64744C22578E30035B07A?OpenDocument



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