What is the name change in law

What is the name change?
The name of this legal procedure is rectification of the birth certificate and consists of changing names, surnames or both.

Can anyone change their name?
No, this facility was created to modify the names and / or surnames of people who are in the following situations:

  • That their names are ridiculous, laughable or imply moral or material impairment.
  • Have been known for more than 5 years under other names.
  • To add a surname to children whose parentage is not determined or have both surnames the same.
  • When the voices are not of Spanish origin in order to make them Spanish or modify their pronunciation or writing.

How can I complete the procedure?
You must have a private lawyer or request free advice from the office of your commune of the Judicial Assistance Corporation to carry out the procedures before the court of letters corresponding to your address.

How much does the procedure cost?
The fees of the private attorney in your case, plus the value of the required documentation. People with limited resources can request free processing at the office of the Judicial Assistance Corporation of their commune.

How long it takes?
Because it is a voluntary procedure it can take, on average, about six months, as it will depend on the court.

If I change my last name, will my children inherit this change?
The change of surname is extended to children subject to parental authority, that is, those children whose assets are administered by the adult who has them under their personal care and must be requested at the time of requesting the change. It is also extended to other descendants who consent to it.

Can I retract the modification to my first or last name?
No, only one change in life is allowed.

If I changed my children’s last name, after changing mine, can they rectify this in the future?
No, the legislation contemplates that it can only be done once in a lifetime, either voluntarily or by parental decision.

If I change my last name, but my children do not want to, will they have problems inheriting my assets?
No, the name change does not alter the parentage, so your descendants will inherit normally.

 

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