Name change first name

• Contact a lawyer.
• The attorney then files the application with the court.
• In the case of a minor, one of the parents or guardian makes the request through an attorney.

Customizing documents

• Your new first name must appear on your ID card. Therefore, apply for a new passport, identity card and/or new driver's license.
• If the judge decides that your first name may be changed, the municipality will amend your birth certificate.
• The municipality registers your new first name. All government agencies that receive data from the municipality will then also know your new first name.
• To other agencies, you inform yourself that you have a new first name.

• Your valid proof of identity

This depends on how busy the court is.

Submit appeal

Has the judge rejected your application? Then you can file an appeal with the court of appeals within 3 months.

Transgender persons do not have to go to court if they want to change their first name. A transgender person can go directly to the municipality. However, some documents are required, including a statement from a doctor.