Changing the forename and surname

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Fill in the application form on your computer: Application for assigning new first name, surname or personal name.

Fill in the application in Estonian.

After filling it in, save the application as a file.

Add a digital signature to the application file.
What to do with the form

Send an application which has been signed digitally, via e-mail, to: perekonnaseisuamet@tallinnlv.ee

Result

The Ministry of Internal Affairs decides whether to assign a new name. The response arrives to the Vital Statistics Department as an extract of a directive of the Home Secretary. You will receive the directive extract for signature.
Vital Statistics Department
Address:

Pärnu mnt 67

Telephone:

6457486

E-mail:

Kati.Rotselain-Rouk@tallinnlv.ee

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The procedure shall start with submitting the application and paying the state fee.

Come to the office and submit the Application for assigning new first name, surname or personal name in person.

Fill in the application in Estonian.
Personal identification

Submit the passport or the identity card.

What to do with the form

Submit the name change application to our official personally. According to the Names Act the reasons for application for new surname at request of person (§17) reasons for application for new given name at request of person (§19) have been identified. Estonian citizens and persons having a permanent residence in Estonia and who are not citizens of some other country can apply for the name change. Citizens of other countries will have to contact the representation (embassy) of their state for the name change.

Result

The Ministry of Internal Affairs decides whether to assign a new name. The response arrives to the Vital Statistics Department as an extract of a directive of the Home Secretary. You will receive the directive extract for signature.

What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:

To achive the desired result follow our instructions.
Vital Statistics Department
Address:

Pärnu mnt 67

Telephone:

6457486

E-mail:

Kati.Rotselain-Rouk@tallinnlv.ee

Web address:

look

Comment:

Info Liikumispuudega inimestele / Customers requiring disabled access / Для людей с ограниченными возможностями
M

(09:00 - 13:00)     (14:00 - 17:30)

Tu

(13:00 - 17:00)

W

(09:00 - 13:00)     (14:00 - 17:00)

Th

(09:00 - 13:00)     (14:00 - 17:00)

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(09:00 - 13:00)

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Uue isikunime taotluse läbivaatus - riigilõiv	Kord	100.00 €	Pay

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