Namensänderung (name change) after marriage

Overview

Use this after marriage when changing your legal name. Update your name at the Bürgeramt and then across passport, bank, employer, and insurance records.

Timing to be aware of

When triggered

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Marriage certificate
• current ID
• passport

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• My name is spelled wrong on my residence permit. How do I fix it?
• I just got a new passport. Is my current residence permit (eAT) still valid?
• How do I sponsor a relative's visa to visit me in Germany?
• How do I apply for Kindergeld and who is eligible?

Related events

• Child Anmeldung (residence registration)
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Familienzusammenführung (family reunification visa) application
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Kinderreisepass (child travel document) application
  High
  When triggered
• Eheschließung (marriage registration) in Germany
  High
  When triggered
• Sorgerechtserklärung (joint custody declaration)
  High
  When triggered