Netherlands - Change Your Name (Deed Poll)

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Procedure

The strict conditions to change a name, defined in the Decision surname change. The rules for changing a name for adults and minors are different.

Application Procedure

Would you change your name? Please read the information in the brochure Name change well. Name change is in fact possible only in a limited number of cases. If your situation is not in this brochure? Then rename probably not possible. Does your situation be eligible for after name change? Please fill in the application form and send it to Name change:

Justis

Attn V & T / Name Change

P.O. Box 20300

2500 EH The Hague

On the form, you indicate what type of change involved (eg the change of the name of your child or if your last name is ridiculous) and what reason you have for the name change. In the form, you will also be asked for personal information, the details of any co-applicants or minor children, and the details of any proxy. The brochure Name change state which attachments are needed in what circumstances.

Research and monitoring data

Once the application has been filed with Justis Justis verify your details and contact you and other stakeholders. Justis decides on behalf of the State Secretary of Security and Justice, if your last name is changed. The decision on the change of name usually follows 20 days following the submission of the request for name change.

If you do not agree with the decision you can file an objection with Justis.

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Required Documents

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

Office Locations & Contacts

Justis
Ministry of Security and Justice
Justis
Turfmarkt 147
2511 DP The Hague
PO Box 20300
2500 EH The Hague
Email: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.justis.nl
Address Justis
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Eligibility

If someone gets a different name, we speak of name change. Name changes can be arranged via Justis. Justis decides on behalf of the State Secretary of Security and Justice to a request to change a name.

A name change can only under strict conditions. A request for changing your surname can be submitted to Justis.

Fees

The handling of your request to change your name, cost: 835. If you apply for a name change back to multiple people in your family, the cost differences:

• Changing the name of one or two minor children will cost: 835.
• Changing the name of three or more minor children will cost: 1,670.

If Justis rejects your request or if you withdraw the request, you do not get back the amount paid.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Name change application forms

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

Name changes by deed poll will not be accepted by the authorities in the Netherlands. This means that in most cases the only way to change the name of a Dutch national is by applying for a name change to the appropriate authorities in the Netherlands.

To change one's given name(s) an application has to be made to the court in the Netherlands. The applicant will need a Dutch solicitor to act on his/her behalf.

To change one's surname, an official request has to be made to the Ministry of Justice in the Netherlands. Please note that the rules only allow a surname to be changed in certain situations.

Required Information

• 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 Document

Every resident of the Netherlands has a first and last name. First names often have special significance, surnames often refer to a family or lineage of someone. To get, use and modify the first and last name there are legal rules.

Information which might help

Dutch family law distinguishes between different modes of cohabitation. Dutch family law also regulates responsibility for children, as well as adoption and changing one's given name(s) or surname.

Name change of majority

An adult (18 years or older) can have its own name change under certain conditions. Whether the name change is assigned, decided Justis on behalf of the State Secretary for Security and Justice. In the following situations a name change may be requested:

• The name is inappropriate or ridiculous
• You want the name of your other parent, your foster parent or caregiver
• You want to change the names of your parents
• You want the name change that occurred before the age of majority was undo
• You want to make the same change of name that wants the parent
• You want to get back your original surname after divorce
• You want to add the name of your ancestors
• The name is too common
• The name is extinct or threatened with extinction
• The name is misspelled
• You want to change a non-Dutch surname
• You want to change your surname Frisian
• The name caused psychological damage
• Except for people who were adopted

Name change minor

The last name of a minor child (under 18) may be changed only in certain situations and under strict conditions.

• Parental authority
• Parents divorce
• Precondition: mandatory term care
• Exceptions to the general condition
• Different names in a family
• When children have multiple nationalities

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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 Links

Act Conflict of Law Rules for Names

Dutch Government website

Name change (Naamswijziging)

Frequently asked questions about behind renaming

Frequently asked questions about name change

Justis

Information of the National Government

Others

What happens after approving a name change?

If the Secretary for Security and Justice approves the change of name, the family name is changed by Royal Decree. A few weeks after this decision you receive an official extract thereof. Justis also sends an extract from the registrar of your birth town, for a subsequent record "in the birth certificate. Hence the name change is official.

You must pass on to businesses and other organizations that your name has been changed. Near the town you can ask for whatever government it is. In addition, you must have your official documents (such as passport and driving license) replaced as soon as possible. On the basis of the Passport is your passport at the time that your name has been changed no longer valid.