The procedure for obtaining a certificate of change of name from the registry office
Features of obtaining a marriage certificate from the registry office Marriage certificate form 28 is issued within 1 business day upon personal application through the MFC or “State. services". Postal delivery days are added to the production time if the specified method is chosen, in which case the document can be expected within up to one month. If you contact the civil registry , a Form 28 certificate will be issued to the applicant immediately.
A marriage certificate from the registry office is sometimes necessary for spouses when they lose their marriage certificate or after a divorce, when they must prove that they were or were not in a marital relationship during a certain period of time. This information can be in two forms:
- in the form of a repeated marriage certificate (if the original is lost);
- Form 28 (marriage certificate is issued if the spouses have already filed for divorce).
You can order the receipt of such information in person at the registry office, as well as remotely. This information cannot be obtained by an outsider.
The circle of persons entitled to order and receive information about marriage:
- The spouses themselves or one of them.
- A close relative in the event of the death of one of the spouses.
- A guardian or trustee, if one of the incapacitated spouses is placed under his guardianship.
- Persons who have a power of attorney certified by a notary to receive this certificate.
This document provides information about entering a certain entry of a citizen’s civil legal status into the book of deeds during the wedding ceremony and the dissolution of the marriage relationship. This information is stored in the archive room of the registry office where the registration of the ceremony or divorce process took place.
Help contents
The legislation of our country defines a special form of form indicating the conclusion of a marriage union within a certain period of time.
It contains the following points:
- number that is assigned at the time of creation of this document;
- legal information of the civil registry office, its location;
- full names of the spouses who entered into marriage, according to their passport data;
- date of the wedding ceremony;
- information about the surname, if one or both of the spouses changed it;
- the date of issue of information is indicated;
- the signature of the person authorized to issue the certificate and the legal seal of the Civil Registry Office.
Picture 1 Standard form form 28.
Receipt procedure
In order to obtain this certificate, there is a procedure for submitting an application and a list of required documents upon receipt. In case of personal presence at the registry office, information is issued on the same day, subject to fulfillment of all necessary requirements.
What is needed to obtain a certificate
In order not to waste time and not go to the registry office several times, you must immediately prepare the following:
- Payment of the fee for receiving the service. In 2021 it is 200 rubles.
- Passport of the person ordering the information.
- A power of attorney to receive this information, certified by a notary, in the event that another person receives a certificate for one of the spouses.
- In the event of the death of one of the spouses, you must provide written evidence indicating your relationship with the deceased, as well as a death certificate.
- Application for delivery of the ordered service.
In this case, the information will be issued on the day the application is submitted.
Filling out an application
It is filled out in the form prescribed by law. This form can be completed either printed or handwritten. Filling steps:
- The first thing to fill in is the name of the registry office where the marriage was registered and its location.
- Next, indicate the full passport details of the person submitting the application. The series and number of the passport, the date of its issue, as well as the last name, first name and patronymic according to the passport are written down here.
- Then the surnames of both spouses entering into marriage are indicated. If one of them changed his last name after the wedding, then the one that was at the time of marriage is indicated.
- Next, the name of the body that carried out the marriage registration, the date and number of the state registration act are again indicated.
- It is necessary to indicate where and for what this information will be needed.
- Date and signature of the person ordering this service.
Remote application submission
If a request for a service is submitted remotely, the result will be ready within 30 calendar days. You can apply for the issuance of this marriage document using:
- Russian Post;
- Multifunctional Center;
- government services portal.
When sent by Russian Post, the application is filled out in written or printed form and sent by letter to the legal address of the civil registry office where the marriage registration was made. It is important to fill out the application in clear, beautiful handwriting.
In many cities, multifunctional centers have recently begun to operate, where you can order and receive almost any information. To submit an application, you must appear in person at the multifunctional center with the following:
- passport of the spouse who orders the certificate;
- a receipt for payment of a fee for receiving this service in the amount of 200 rubles;
- documents evidencing family ties with a deceased relative;
- power of attorney for the right to receive a certificate, certified by a notary.
After submitting these documents, the MFC employee will fill out an application, which will need to be dated and signed. Within 30 days, the certificate will be prepared and delivered to the multifunctional center. A notification will be sent to your phone indicating that the documents have arrived and are awaiting the customer.
Who needs a certificate confirming a change of surname and why?
Upon marriage, citizens receive a marriage certificate. If one of the spouses changes their last name, the specified document serves as confirmation of this fact. In the case when a woman decides, after the marriage is dissolved, to return to her maiden name, the basis for changing the data becomes a divorce certificate.
However, sometimes documents establishing the marital status of citizens are not enough. The following persons need a certificate confirming the change of surname:
- Citizens who have changed their personal data at will. The legislation of the Russian Federation provides for the possibility of changing data for subjective reasons, regardless of marital status.
- A woman who did not change her surname to her maiden name after the divorce. The registry office takes the marriage certificate and issues a document confirming the fact of divorce (see also: how much does a divorce certificate cost in Russia?). You need to confirm the change in data with another document. A certificate of change of surname for women upon remarriage to another man is especially relevant. If a citizen changes her data again, a document is required that describes in detail when and for what reasons the last name changed.
- Persons whose details have been changed after adoption.
Why do I need to confirm my last name change? The main situations when you need a certificate of change of surname: (see also: procedure for changing your surname to your maiden name after a divorce)
- Upon receipt of new documents (passport, driver’s documents, SNILS, etc.);
- To confirm ownership. When purchasing real estate, the owner's details are indicated. Once personal information is changed, a new certificate of ownership will not be issued. When making real estate transactions, discrepancies in documents will appear.
- Upon entering into an inheritance. A situation is possible when the testator writes a will according to the woman’s personal information before marriage. A certificate of change of surname will confirm the rights of the heir. In the case of inheritance by law, it establishes the relationship of the heir with the deceased citizen.
- Confirmation of family ties between parents and children. Sometimes the child takes the father's last name, and the mother takes the second husband's last name or takes her maiden name. Confirmation of a change in personal data is also necessary if it is necessary to prove blood relationship with the adopted child.
- Recovering lost documents. For example, a woman lost her passport. The issuance of a new passport is possible after presentation of documentation indicating a change in the original personal information.
Applying through government services
When submitting an application using the state e-services portal, you will need Internet access. Application procedure:
- Registration on the government services portal is required. To do this, you need to fill out the registration form offered by the site.
- Then you need to confirm your passport details. For the first time, a registered user on the site is sent a code by Russian Post. Upon receiving this code, he presents his passport. It is checked against the specified data.
- After entering the received code on the website, the user gains access to electronic services.
- On the government services portal, you must select the service for issuing certificates from the civil registry office.
- The website offers options for obtaining this document: through Russian mail or by personal appearance at the registry office .
- An application is filled out using the same form as for personal appearance.
- Next comes a message about when the result will be ready and what needs to be presented to receive it.
When choosing a method for submitting an application, it is important to be guided by the urgency of receiving it. The fastest and most convenient option at the moment is to obtain a certificate from the registry office itself.
Submitting an application through State Services
The Internet portal of State Services of the Russian Federation was created to optimize the procedure for online communication between a citizen and state and municipal institutions. The procedure for obtaining certain information will be clear to any user.
Account holders with a standard or simplified entry can receive legal advice and familiarize themselves with the list of documents required to obtain a certificate or repeated certificate.
Important! The owner of an account with a confirmed account uses all the capabilities of the service and has the opportunity to contact the support service for help, including through communication with a chatbot.
To fill out an application for the issuance of a duplicate document (certificate) about a change of surname through State Services, it is necessary to carry out preliminary work:
- create your account on the site;
- create a verified account;
- go through the verification process to complete the registration process.
After this, the user will have a personal account and the opportunity to order the necessary services.
To obtain a repeated certificate or certificate using the State Services website, you must complete the following steps:
- Login to your account.
- Select electronic service type.
- Fill out the application electronically, indicating your personal data and the name of the document. It is required to register the civil registry office where the original document was received and a convenient time for visiting.
- Pay the state fee of 350 rubles. for a repeated document and 200 rubles. for the certificate.
- The state duty is paid directly at the service. To do this, you can use a bank card, electronic wallet or online banking. In order to attract customers, the site administration carries out various promotions, for example, providing a discount of up to 30% when paying state fees through the service.
- At the specified time you need to come and pick up the completed papers. Documents are issued only upon presentation of the original passport.
If a citizen does not know where the record of changing personal data (his or her relative’s) was made, the State Services website will help solve this problem. To do this, you need to apply for a repeat certificate of state registration of a civil status act, if the date and place of registration are unknown. This service is in demand when registering inheritance cases or when proving family ties.
It is important that the service is available not only to citizens of the Russian Federation. Legal entities can submit an application. persons, foreigners and stateless persons, by providing permits to obtain information.
The application can be submitted in person or a power of attorney can be issued to a notary control representative.
Algorithm for obtaining the service:
- Enter the name of the request “Obtaining a repeated certificate” in the search bar
- From the proposed options, select the one you need and click on it.
- A sheet will then open containing information about the service.
- In the “Documents required to receive the service” section, you need to fill out an electronic application, selecting the correct document or certificate.
Important! An electronic application for this service must be signed with a simple electronic signature of the applicant. If there is no electronic signature certificate, the template can be downloaded from the website, filled in the required fields, signed and sent by mail to the civil registry office.
In order for work on the application to begin, it is necessary to attach additional data to the application:
- documents identifying the applicant or representative;
- check for payment of state duty;
- documents confirming the applicant’s rights to receive this type of information.
Before you start working on the State Services Internet portal, you need to familiarize yourself with the list of services that are available to residents of the region. If it is not possible to submit an application electronically, you need to contact the civil registry office or MFC.
A citizen of the Russian Federation living abroad can also order a duplicate of a civil registration document, including one confirming a change of surname. Through the State Services portal, you need to familiarize yourself with the list of required documents, applications, fill it out and pay the consular fee. The collected package of documents is submitted to the Russian Embassy at the citizen’s place of residence.
Order a certificate from the registry office about changing your last name through government services
It must be submitted to the registry office , although the legislator reserves the right for citizens to send a request by mail. The application must be drawn up correctly, since the absence of any data may lead to a refusal by the recording authority staff to process the document. Compiling a request The request must be made in writing. It must describe the following information clearly and in detail:
- the reason for submitting the request (in this case, obtaining the relevant certificate);
- details of the person on whose behalf the application is being submitted;
- the applicant's place of birth;
- birthday;
- place of current residence of the person submitting the request.
Attention! The application must also indicate a telephone number through which a civil registry office employee can contact the applicant or his representative. The request must be endorsed using the applicant's signature.
How and where can I get a certificate of change of name from the registry office?
- Log in to the ESIA system using your username and password .
- Fill out the request form.
- Upload scans/photos of documents to complete the task. Usually a passport or other identification document is sufficient. This option is not always available.
- Decide on the place where the documentation will be delivered.
- Submit a request for processing.
- Deposit funds for service.
- Important: when requesting a duplicate certificate, the statements will have a corresponding mark.
How to obtain a certificate of change of surname?
Which institution issues it? Not everyone knows where to get a certificate confirming a change of surname after a divorce. The registry office is responsible for issuing such documents. You must contact an institution located in the region where the citizen is registered.
If the paper must be issued to a minor, it is worth resorting to the services of an institution located at his place of residence. In any case, the registration authority is responsible for issuing this document. However, citizens can also obtain it using:
Where can I get a certificate about changing my surname upon marriage? If you need to obtain a document confirming the fact of a change at the time of registration of the marriage union, you must contact the authority where the relationship was registered. Read about how to exchange your passport and the deadlines set by the state.
Why do you need a certificate?
To change a surname, a citizen must contact the registry office; it is this government body that is authorized on this issue. There are several cases when it becomes necessary to change personal data:
- Marriage. When a girl takes her husband's surname.
- Divorce. Very often, after a divorce, women want to change their husband’s last name to their maiden name.
- At your own request. Any citizen has the right to change his personal data upon reaching legal age.
Confirmation of a change of surname is considered to be an act of civil status - a certificate of marriage or divorce, a certificate of change of surname.
A certificate of change of surname may be needed in several cases:
- To restore documents if lost.
- Upon entry into inheritance rights. Such a certificate will confirm the family relationship.
- To obtain a passport, SNILS and INN.
- When making transactions with real estate. If the apartment was purchased under the old surname, in order to sell it is necessary to prove ownership.
There are other life situations when a certificate of change of surname may be required. After a divorce, the marriage certificate is annulled; in this case, other evidence is required in the form of a certificate in Form 28.
Help on Form 25
Not all relationships end in a happy marriage. If a couple who has not formalized the marriage has a child and the father has not made a commitment, the woman can receive benefits from the state. To do this, you must provide a certificate in Form 25, which confirms your status as a single mother. How to obtain a Form 25 certificate from the Civil Registry Office through State Services? On the portal you can find out only background information, and to obtain a document you need to contact the registry office and write a corresponding application.
Certificate of change of name from the civil service registry office
In this case, you should use a notification letter, to which you should also attach a receipt regarding the state fee. To receive the paper, you must indicate in your request which registry office it should be forwarded to. When everything is completed, the citizen will need to come to the appropriate institution and pick up his document.
Conclusion Thus, the need to provide a document confirming a change of surname may arise in different situations. To obtain it you need to contact the registry office at your place of residence. If you need an archival certificate, contact the registration authority that registered the shift. In the latter case, you can use postal services. You must pay to provide the document. The cost of the state duty depends on specific situations and ranges from 200 to 1600 rubles.
Where can I get a certificate of change of surname and what does it look like?
Here are a few fees that a person will have to face:
- 650 rubles - divorce by mutual consent;
- 350 rubles - unilateral divorce, marriage, change of surname at will.
There is nothing difficult or incomprehensible about this. The main thing to remember is that government fees may change from time to time. Therefore, it is better to clarify the cost of providing the service immediately before submitting the application.
Marriage Do you need a certificate of change of surname from the registry office? “Government Services” will help you obtain the relevant data. Let's consider the procedure for filing a petition for marriage. Usually, after marriage, citizens are given a certificate in the prescribed form. It indicates the surnames of the parties before marriage and their details after the wedding.
Price
For the provision of services for obtaining a certificate, an individual must pay a state fee of 200 rubles.
- How to obtain a certificate of divorce from the registry office - step-by-step instructions
To obtain a second marriage or divorce certificate, you need to pay 350 rubles.
Note! You can pay the mandatory fee in any convenient way: through ATMs, electronic wallets or online banking.
How to get a divorce certificate from the registry office through government services
- Login to "State Services".
- Selecting the “Divorce” option.
- Filling out and confirming the electronic application.
- Payment for the service.
- Obtaining a divorce certificate.
Important: such a document does not always indicate a change of surname. Sometimes citizens, even after a divorce, do not make adjustments to their full name. By personal request Obtaining a certificate from the registry office about changing your last name is not difficult with some preparation.
- bank receipt for payment of state duty;
- statement.
Please note that you will also need to indicate the address of the registry office to send the certificate. The certificate will not be sent to your home. This method of submitting an application greatly simplifies the procedure; a person does not need to stand in lines for a long time and waste his time.
In this case, you will still have to go to the registry office, and you will need to pick up the certificate in person. Obtaining a certificate from the MFC You can also contact the MFC to obtain a certificate about changing your last name. This body provides various municipal and government services to citizens of the Russian Federation.
You will have to go to the MFC branch in person; you won’t be able to complete all the documents remotely. It is very convenient that a person can contact any MFC institution to obtain a certificate.
The status of the application can be viewed in the “Personal Account” on the above-mentioned portal.
- At the appointed time, come to the registration authority for the original documentation.
- Fast, simple, convenient. Basically, all listed services are provided within 1 month. Sometimes an extract of the established form can be obtained in a shorter period of time, but this happens extremely rarely. Duplicate data Do you need a certificate of change of name from the registry office? “Government Services” will help you prepare the relevant documentation. And if necessary, they will issue duplicates. It’s hard to believe, but all of the previously listed extracts can be lost or damaged. Then you will have to order their duplicates. Otherwise, the life of a modern person will become unbearable. To obtain duplicates of a certificate from the registry office about a change of surname through Gosuslugi, you must:
- Find it on the portal.
Family law How and where can I get a certificate of change of surname from the registry office? A certificate of change of surname from the registry office is far from the most frequently requested document. But there are situations when you need to get it. How to obtain a certificate of change of surname in 2021?
Why do you need a certificate? When a person changes his last name, he needs to redo a large number of personal documents.
This is a passport (both domestic and foreign), driver’s license, important contracts (loans, for example). In order for them to change their surname, they need documentary evidence of having a new surname. It is easiest to complete all operations with documents for those who changed their last name after divorce or after marriage. Also, according to the legislation of the Russian Federation, citizens can change their last name and first name simply at will.
In this case, when re-issuing documents, a certificate will be needed 100%.
Under what circumstances does the surname change?
The registrar is suspicious of sudden and unfounded requests to change personal data. In some cases, not finding the applicant’s arguments compelling enough, registry offices refuse to re-register.
It is highly likely that citizens’ applications will be approved if a person wants to:
The re-registration process is simple, but there are some nuances in the procedure:
- Marriage registration. Relevant for girls and young people. The issue of changing the full name is decided at the time of filing a joint application, which essentially means preliminary agreement with the future spouse. If the decision was made later, a marriage certificate and passport are presented to the registry office, on the basis of which the registrar will perform registration actions on a paid basis.
- Divorce. The situation is similar with changing the surname upon termination of family life. The decision to maintain or return the maiden name is made when issuing a divorce certificate, or later, on the basis of a supporting document.
- To a minor child. The procedure is required in case of adoption or unwillingness to have a common connection with the second parent if he does not take part in the life of the minor. After 10 years, the child must communicate his decision to change in person. A certificate of changing the surname of a child under 10 years of age is issued if the guardianship authorities have previously approved it. Documents will require a passport, certificate of marriage status and birth of a child, and a conclusion from guardianship.
- On personal initiative. Circumstances can be different - from conflicting family situations to discordant words or foreign origin.