What is the procedure to change your last name?

First situation: I want to bear the name of the parent (father, mother) who did not pass on his name to me.

For example, by adding this parent’s name to my current name in any order I want.

I must request a name change through the simplified name change procedure

Main features of the procedure:

- Duration: about one month

- Who to contact: City Hall

- Cost: free

Second situation: I wish to bear a name that is not that of one of my parents (father, mother) for a reason (legitimate reason).

For example, my name is difficult to bear.

Main features of the procedure:

- Duration: months, sometimes years

- To whom to turn: Ministry of Justice

- Cost: paid (variable)

Namely: you can use the simplified renaming procedure only once in your life.