How can I apply for a name change?
You can only apply in person. To have a minor’s name changed, both parents have to apply.
How can I change my birth name?
The change of a birth family and/or given name(s) of a Hungarian citizen is subject to the approval of the Minister of Interior.
- Please fill this form out
The change of a family name of a parent affects all minor children with the same family name, unless explicitly asked otherwise. If the spouse has a married name that includes the family name the change is requested for, the change will affect the married name too. Both parents shall consent to the change of the name of a minor, unless one of the parents does not have parental custody. If your child is grown-up, he or she should apply for a name change in his or her own right.
The civil registrar can change the given name(s) of the child upon the request of both parents once. It is also the civil registrar who is responsible if the request is for changing the order or given names or abandoning one of the given names.
How can I change my married name/get my maiden name back?
A Hungarian citizen can have his or her married name changed during the marriage or after the marriage is dissolved, even on multiple occasions.
- Please fill this form out
What documents should I submit with the application?
- Your original birth certificate (and marriage certificate, if applicable). You will be issued new certificates after your change of name is registered.
- Please also bring your Hungarian documents (passport, ID card, address card). We will make copies of these and give them back to you.
Can I apply for a passport with my new name at the same time?
Yes, you may submit an application for a new passport reflecting your new name, however, it will not be issued until the change is registered.
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