Registration of Change of Name/Surname PSH Georgia : Public Service Hall
Organization : Public Service Hall
Type of Facility : Registration of Change of Name/Surname
Country: Georgia
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Website : http://psh.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=292
Registration of Change of Name/Surname:
You may simply wish to change the name.
Related : Public Service Hall Marriage Registration Georgia : www.statusin.org/8895.html
As for the surname, you may want to :
1. join spouse’s surname to your surname;
2. to adopt the surname of an actual custodian;
3. to return your premarital surname;
4. to get the surname of your relative in the direct ascending branch of the family name (including mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, etc.);
5. to receive the surname of your adoptive parent;
6. to adopt your parents’ joint surname.
On what ground may I be refused to change the name and/or surname?:
if you are a suspect of a crime or wanted by the law enforcement agencies, you might be denied the right to change your name and/or surname.
How can I change the name and/or surname?:
If you want to change the name or surname you may refer to the Public Service Hall.
For the agency to consider your case, you need to submit following documents:
1. An application to change the name and/or surname;
2. Identity document;
3. Birth certificate (a copy);
4. If married – marriage certificate (a copy);
5. If you have a minor – birth certificate (a copy);
6. If an application is launched by a minor between the age of 16 to18 – concept of parents, or person, performing parental liabilities,;
7. If the applicant wants to have the surname of the actual custodian or a relative of the direct ascending line, documents certifying the respective fact.
Terms of service and the state duty:
On 45th day:50 GEL
On 30th day (accelerated service) : 50 GEL – service duty | 100 GEL – the state duty for acceleration
On 15th day (accelerated service) : 50 GEL – service duty | 170 GEL – the state duty for acceleration
Accelerated service in 10 days: 50 GEL -service duty | 300 GEL – the state duty for acceleration
Refugees and IPDs, upon submitting document confirming their status, are exempt from the state duty.
In cases of name/ surname change, you are obliged to replace identification documents.
Additional requirements:
If you are a minor under 16 years of age, your name and surname can be changed upon the will of your parent (parents) or a custodian. If you already reached the age of 10, together with the will of your parent or custodian, your written consent is required.
If you are a minor under 16 years of age, the decision to change your name or surname is reached through an agreement of both parents, in case of disagreement – the court makes decision, taking into consideration you best interest.
If you are a minor between 16-18 years of age, for changing name and/or surname, you need a concept of your parents or a legal custodian.
Working Hours :
Monday – Friday :
All branches of Public Service Hall : 09:00 -18:00
Saturday :
Kutaisi Public Service Hall : 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday – Sunday :
Tbilisi Public Service Hall :10:00 – 17:00
Batumi Public Service Hall : 10:00 – 17:00