πŸ”„ Resume your old name after a divorce

amteasy – Your easy way to change your name after marriage

πŸ”Ή Requirements

  • You were married and took your spouse's name
  • The marriage was legally dissolved
  • You would like to use your birth name or a previous family name again
  • The divorce was finalised in Germany or with recognition by a German court

🧾 Required documents

  • Valid identity card or passport
  • Final divorce decree with a note of legal force
  • Birth certificate (proof of original name)
  • Proof of last name (marriage certificate or marriage certificate)

πŸ“ Path to application in cities

  • Berlin: service.berlin.de β†’ Registry Office β†’ Name Declaration
  • Frankfurt: frankfurt.de β†’ Registry Office β†’ Name Change β†’ After Divorce
  • Munich: muenchen.de β†’ District Administration Department β†’ Registry Office β†’ Name Law
  • Cologne: stadt-koeln.de β†’ Registry Office β†’ Family Law β†’ Name Declarations
  • Hamburg: hamburg.de β†’ Department of the Interior β†’ Registry Office β†’ Name Law

πŸ“Œ Step-by-step process

  1. Make an appointment at the relevant registry office
  2. Compile required documents
  3. Submit a declaration of name on site
  4. Receive confirmation of the name change (in writing)
  5. Make changes to your identity card, passport, driving license, etc.

πŸ•“ Duration & Fees

  • Processing time: usually directly at the appointment or a few days
  • Fees: approx. €25–€35 for the declaration
  • Additional costs: for new ID cards and certificates if applicable

🌐 Multilingual information

Some registry offices offer multilingual forms and consultations in English, Turkish, or Arabic. Please inquire with the office in advance.

⏳ Save time with amteasy

  • ⏱️ Without amteasy: approx. 60–90 minutes for path search, appointment and document clarification
  • ⚑ With amteasy: under 5 minutes – all paths & requirements on one page
  • πŸ“‚ Avoids duplicate steps if the documents are incomplete

πŸ§‘β€πŸ’Ό Further help or support

  • Checklist for all required documents
  • Multilingual support on request
  • Reminder for subsequent changes (e.g. ID card, bank, vehicle)

Last updated: June 2025 – Source: Official city portals (QA checked)