Change order of first names
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)
Service Description
If you have more than one first name, you can have their order changed by making a declaration.
You can have the order of several first names changed since November 1, 2018, without giving reasons. The prerequisite for this is that your name is subject to German law. This includes not only German nationals, but also persons entitled to asylum, foreign refugees and stateless persons.
The only exception: in the case of first names with a hyphen, such as Hans-Peter, the order determined by the parents must be retained.
Note: If you would like to have your first name changed for important or serious reasons, this can only be done via a change of name under public law. Changing the spelling and adding or omitting first names is otherwise still not permitted in official documents.
Teaser
If you have more than one first name, you can have their order changed by making a declaration.
Process flow
You must declare the change in the order of your first names in writing:
- Find out from your competent office whether you should have the declaration notarized or notarized and whether an appointment must be made.
- Then go to the office responsible for you with all the necessary documents and arrange for the order of your first names to be changed.
Note: Once this change has taken effect, you will need to have various documents (for example, ID card or passport) changed accordingly. You must apply for these changes yourself.
Who should I contact?
Registry office of the place of birth, the place of marriage, the place of establishment of a civil partnership, the place of residence, as well as other bodies authorized to provide public certification.
Competent authority
Registry office of the place of birth, the place of marriage, the place of establishment of a civil partnership, the place of residence, as well as other bodies authorized to provide public certification.
Requirements
- You have German citizenship.
- You are entitled to asylum, a foreign refugee, a stateless person, a homeless foreigner or a quota refugee.
Which documents are required?
- valid official photo ID (identity card, passport)
- for stateless persons: travel document or entry of the aliens' registration office in the passport or passport substitute
- for homeless foreigners or persons entitled to asylum: entry of the foreigners authority in the passport or passport substitute
- for foreign refugees: Entry of the foreigners authority in the passport or passport replacement.
If you require any further documents, please contact the authority to which you are submitting the declaration in advance.
What are the fees?
Varies depending on the federal state.
Note: If the change is successful, there will be subsequent costs, as you will have to reapply for documents such as your ID card or passport.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
none
Processing duration
usually no
Legal basis
Applications / forms
Forms: none
Online procedure possible: no
Written form required: yes
Personal appearance required: yes