Name change

  • Performance specification

    The first name or surname of a person may be changed if certain facts are present.
    The decision-making authority is the district of Warendorf.

    Legal bases in general

    Name Change Act

  • Required documents

    • Proof of the current name as well as a personally completed application for name change

  • Costs

    • Varies from case to case, as income-dependent

Responsible departments

Responsible staff