Is it possible to change my name and how to do it?

How do I change my surname, first name, patronymic?

• If you want to change the name for some reason, you need to know how to do it correctly. Specialists of UST Group legal company will help you figure out where it is possible to change the last name, and what documents are needed for this.
• Keep in mind! A person who has reached the age of 16 is free to change their name at their discretion. At an earlier age - from 14 to 16 years - this is possible only with the consent of the parents or with the consent of the trustee.

A citizen of Ukraine needs to submit an application for name change to the Registry Office at the place of residence and attach the following documents:

 birth certificate (if the applicant is married) or about the dissolution of marriage (if the marriage is dissolved);
 birth certificates of children (if the applicant has minor children);
 certificates of change of the name of the applicant, father or mother, if it was previously changed;
 your photo;
 receipt of payment of the state fee.

The list of documents required to change the surname, first name or patronymic, depending on the reasons for the change, may differ.

It is also possible to apply for a name change through the "web portal" "Appeal in the field of state registration of acts of civil status" https://dracs.minjust.gov.ua or through the Portal of Public Services https://diia.gov.ua .