Sortiererklärung zur Reihenfolge der Vornamen / Bremerhaven

I would like to rearrange the order of my first names. My call name is in second place. I want the call name to be in front.

Since 01.11.2018, persons who use their name according to German law and have several first names can re-determine the order of these first names by declaration.

Foreign nationals whose name is based on German law due to their place of residence or domicile, or who have chosen German name law by legal choice, can also make this declaration. In these cases, we recommend that you inquire in advance at the consulate of your home country whether the change will be entered in your passport.

What documents do I need?

• Current certified copy of the birth register, if the register is not kept in the registry office where the declaration is made.
• If applicable, current certified copy of the marriage register, if the register is not kept in the registry office where the declaration is made.
• Valid identity card or passport

The declaration must be made in person at the registry office or at the notary's office.

Further notes

The declaration can be made in any registry office and will then be forwarded to the relevant registry office.
Declarations that are not made in the birth registry office are sent by the certifying registry office to the birth registry office. There the declaration becomes effective and a birth certificate or a name change certificate is issued. If there is no German birth registry office and a marriage is registered in Germany, the registry office that keeps the marriage register becomes responsible instead of the birth registry office. If there is neither a birth registry nor a marriage registry in Germany, the registry office of residence becomes responsible.

Declaration options

Permitted:

• Establish new order of given names

Not allowed:

• Adding first names
• Omitting first names
• Change of first names connected with a hyphen
• Deletion of special characters
• Conversion of umlauts
• Other change of spelling

Children:

• Under 14 years of age: Declaration by legal representatives
• From 14 to 17 years: own declaration with the consent of the legal representatives (best to bring to the notarization, otherwise the separately notarized declaration of consent is required)
• From 18 years: own declaration