How do I remove my surname?

Documents required

1. Birth Certificate copy or 10th mark sheet.
2. Affidavit.
3. ID and address proof, if you are major.
4. If minor then father or mother ID and Address Proof.
5. If changes due to marriage then Marriage Certificate.
6. If removing surname due to divorce the copy of divorce deed.

How can I change my surname in all documents?

There are three critical and mandatory steps in changing your name, namely:

1. Affidavit Creation. An individual that requires a name change will be required to submit an affidavit for change of name (deed poll affidavit) on stamp paper which has to be attested by a notary.
2. Newspaper Publication.
3. Gazette Notification.

Can you legally remove your last name?

Make an ‘unenrolled’ deed poll You can change your name yourself if you’re 16 or over.

Can I change surname?

You cannot change the surname or any name in the document at this stage. Get this name change published in a local newspaper and then submit the same to along with the affidavit to the government press for getting published in the gazette publication. My all mark sheets have same name.

What are the requirements to change surname?

Required documentation

• The birth certificate of the concerned child/children.
• A copy of the ID, birth certificate or passport of the person who’s name the child is adopting.
• An affidavit giving reasons for the change of surname.

Can I change my surname to anything?

Changing a surname. As with your first name, there is nothing in the law stopping you from changing your surname at any time, so long as you don’t have any fraudulent (or other criminal) intent. You can change your name at any time, and as many times as you wish.

What is the process of changing surname?

The long answer You need to fill in Form B1-196 from the Department of Home Affairs. Form B1-196 is “Authority to assume another surname.” You can also download the form online. On the application form, there is a section where you must fill in “a sufficient reason” for changing your name.

Can you change your surname for no reason?

Can I change my surname online?

You need to fill in Form B1-196 from the Department of Home Affairs. Form B1-196 is “Authority to assume another surname.” You can also download the form online. On the application form, there is a section where you must fill in “a sufficient reason” for changing your name.

Can You get Your Name removed from the birth certificate?

No, you cannot have your parents’ names removed from your birth certificate; it’s a vital record and a historical record no matter how unhappy you may be about your parents. If you wish to cease all contact with your parents and break away completely from the family, you could consider legally changing your name.

How do you change your birth certificate after name change?

If you legally change your name, you may request that your name is changed on your birth certificate. You must receive a court ordered name change form to change your name on your birth certificate. Obtain and fill out a copy of an Application for Amendment of Birth Record to Reflect Court Order Change of Name, VS 23.

Can I remove the biological father from birth certificate?

The only way you can remove the father’s name from a birth certificate is if paternity testing establishes that the person listed is not the biological father. This can be difficult to accomplish if the father listed is the mother’s husband and both oppose paternity testing.

How can I replace my birth certificate?

Usually, you can replace a lost birth certificate with your government’s vital records department in person or through the mail. You’ll need to complete a request form, provide certain identification documents, and pay a fee.

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