Document translation, Document category: Identity & Civil Registry

Change of Name Certificate

A change of name certificate or court decision shows that a person's name has been officially changed. It connects records issued under the old and new names.

Typical translation use cases

Explaining different names on diplomas and passports
Updating records with foreign authorities
Citizenship and passport applications

Practical considerations

Both the former and new names must be reproduced exactly.
It is often submitted together with the documents that carry the former name.

Requirements vary

Requirements for this document vary according to the receiving institution and the destination country. Please check with the institution that will receive it whether it needs a standard translation, a certified translation by a sworn translator, notarisation, an apostille or consular legalisation. These are separate steps and one cannot replace another.

Services available for this document

Translation
A faithful translation that follows the content and layout of the original document.
Identity and Civil Registration Document Translation
Sworn translation
A translation signed by a sworn translator, for institutions that ask for one.
Notarisation
Coordination with a notary when the receiving institution requires a notarised translation.
Notarisation Coordination
Apostille or legalisation
Support with the apostille or legalisation step. Apostilles are issued by the competent authority of the country that issued the document.
Apostille Processing Support

About the Ataner Translation Office

How it works

Send a clear photo or scan of your document on WhatsApp.
We confirm the steps your document needs, the timing and the cost before starting.
We prepare the translation and coordinate any notary or apostille steps you have chosen.