Every citizen of the Russian Federation has the right to change the name, surname or patronymic of his own free will. However, this can be done by reaching the age of 14. Prepare the necessary documents and contact the registry office.
Necessary
- - go to the registry office;
- - to write an application;
- - get a certificate;
- - replace the passport.
Instructions
Step 1
If you decide to change your patronymic, but you are not yet 18 years old, get the consent of both parents or guardian.
Step 2
Prepare the required documents. If you are married (married), you will need a marriage certificate. Take your birth certificate and internal passport. Go to the registry office and write a statement about changing your patronymic.
Step 3
According to the federal law "On acts of civil status" your application will be considered within one month. In rare cases, the management of the registry office can increase this period, however, by no more than two months. If the deadline for processing your application is changed, you will be informed about it.
Step 4
Get a certificate on the basis of which you can replace your Russian passport. Collect the package of documents that you will need to get a new passport. Put two photographs of the established sample, a receipt for payment of the state duty, a passport, a certificate of registration (dissolution) of marriage, a birth certificate of children, documents confirming registration at the place of residence, a military ID. Go to the passport office. Show a certificate of change of patronymic and other documents. Write an application for a new passport.
Step 5
After obtaining a new passport, take care of the rest of the documents. Replace your driver's license, compulsory health insurance policy, bank cards and passport. If you have powers of attorney, ask the principal to rewrite them. Change documents for real estate and other property. If you own a deed of gift or inheritance documents, do not forget to take care of them.
Step 6
Keep in mind that the high school diploma, diploma and work book are not subject to mandatory replacement. In the work book, in most cases, a record is made about the change of patronymic. As for the certificate and diploma, you can use them as before, presenting, if necessary, a certificate of change of patronymic. If you definitely want to replace these documents, be patient and persistent, and you will succeed.
