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Surname change after marriage with a foreigner
Marrying a foreigner can lead to a number of legal issues, one of which is a change of surname. In Ukraine, as in many other countries, spouses have the right to choose a common surname.
What are the options?
- Surname of one of the spouses: This is the most common option. The bride can take her husband’s surname and the husband – his wife’s surname.
- Double last name: You can combine the last names of both partners. In this case, the order in which they go is determined.
- Preservation of maiden names: Spouses can keep their maiden names.
What do I need to do to change my last name?
The procedure for changing a surname after marrying a foreigner in Ukraine is not difficult, but it requires certain actions:
- Marriage: The first step is, of course, marriage registration. This can be done in any department of the State Registration of civil status acts (RACS) of Ukraine.
- Choice of last name: When registering a marriage, the bride and groom must inform the RATSS employee which surname they choose.
- Change of documents: After obtaining a marriage certificate, it is necessary to change the last name on the passport of a citizen of Ukraine. For this, you should contact the State Migration Service of Ukraine.
- Other documents: In addition to the passport, it may be necessary to change the surname in other documents, for example, in the driver’s license, certificate of ownership of real estate, bank accounts, etc.
Change of surname in other documents:
After changing the surname in the passport, it will be necessary to update the data in other documents where your surname is indicated.
Such documents include:
- Driver’s license
- Identification code
- Bank accounts
- Technical passport for the vehicle
- Documents confirming the right to real estate
- Medical cards
- Tax declaration
To make changes to these documents, you will need to contact the relevant authorities or institutions with a new passport and marriage certificate.
What else do you need to know about changing your surname after marrying a foreigner in Ukraine?
- Change of surname of children: If you and your partner already have children together, you can change their last name along with your own. For this, you will need to additionally provide birth certificates of children.
- Double last name: If you choose a double surname, you will need to decide in which order they will go. According to Ukrainian legislation, the husband’s surname comes first, but with the consent of both spouses, the wife’s surname can come first.
- Change of surname abroad: If you plan to live abroad, you may need to change your surname in that country as well. The procedure for changing a surname abroad may differ depending on the country, so it is recommended to familiarize yourself with its requirements in advance.
It is important to remember:
- Changing your surname is a personal choice. There is no legal or social pressure to choose a particular surname.
- The procedure for changing your surname may differ slightly depending on the country your partner is from.
- It is recommended to seek advice from a lawyer who will help you draw up all the documents correctly.
The law firm “Prikhodko and Partners” has extensive experience in working with family matters, including the issue of changing a surname after marrying a foreigner.
Our team of lawyers will professionally advise you on all aspects of this procedure and help you collect the necessary documents.
Here are some of the services that law firm “Prikhodko and Partners” can provide:
- Consultation on the legislation of Ukraine and other countries regarding the change of surname.
- Help in choosing the best option for changing the surname.
- Preparation and submission of documents to the bodies of state registration of acts of civil status and other state bodies.
- Representation of your interests in court.
- Legal assistance in the preparation of documents for departure abroad.
- Other legal services related to name change.
So, changing your surname after marrying a foreigner is not a difficult procedure if you know how to complete it correctly.
By contacting specialists, you will be able to change your surname without any problems and start a life together with your partner.
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