I want to change my name, please what are the rules?

The Regulations stipulate that names shall not use or contain: simplified traditional Chinese characters; Obsolete variants, except for variants in surnames; self-made words; foreign scripts; Chinese Pinyin alphabet; Arabic numeral; Symbol; Other characters that are beyond the scope of Chinese characters and minority languages.

At the same time, taking into account the fact that the number of words used in China's name is usually two to three Chinese characters for a single surname, and three to four Chinese characters for compound surnames or the surnames of both parents, the "Regulations" stipulate that, except for those who use ethnic languages or write or translate Chinese characters in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 or Article 11, the names used in names should be more than two Chinese characters and less than six Chinese characters.

See the First Draft Regulations on the Registration of Names

The "Regulations" also impose necessary restrictions on the use of names and characters by citizens under certain conditions. The Regulations stipulate that names shall not use or contain: simplified traditional Chinese characters; Obsolete variants, except for variants in surnames; self-made words; foreign scripts; Chinese Pinyin alphabet; Arabic numeral; Symbol; Other characters that are beyond the scope of Chinese characters and minority languages.

At the same time, taking into account the fact that the number of words used in China's name is usually two to three Chinese characters for a single surname, and three to four Chinese characters for compound surnames or the surnames of both parents, the "Regulations" stipulate that, except for those who use ethnic languages or write or translate Chinese characters in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 or Article 11, the names used in names should be more than two Chinese characters and less than six Chinese characters.

1.Be sure to use your father's or mother's last name. Otherwise, it is not in line with public order and good customs, and you will not be approved. Unless it is adopted, change back to the original surname.

2.There must be no content in the name that violates public order and good customs, otherwise it will definitely not be approved.

3.Generally up to 4 words. Unless you're a minority.

In short, you first ask the police station, and if you don't agree to change your name, they agree, and then think about what to change. Because the vast majority of people who want to change their names will not be agreed. Because the reasons are not sufficient.

It does not violate the prohibitive provisions of the law or social order and good customs. It is not forbidden, that is, it can be done.

The latest regulations for changing the name in 2021.

1. If you have reached the age of 16, the required information, your ID card, family household registration book, and a copy of the two people, the school students need to issue a certificate from the school, the unit needs to issue a certificate, and the unemployed homeless person needs to be issued by the local neighborhood committee (or not).

If you are not over 16 years old and do not have an ID card, you can directly get the household registration book.

2. Prepare the name you have planned to modify, under normal circumstances, the surname is not allowed to be modified, but some people used to have a branch cover with the mother's surname, and they can also be changed to the father's surname, and the father's surname can also be modified with the mother's surname.

3. Apply to the police station or household registration center where your household registration book is located during working hours, explain the reason for changing your name to the staff of the household registration department, and then give them the relevant information.

4. The ID card after the name change needs to be re-processed, the name of the ID card and the name of the household registration book need to be consistent, and the name of the former user will be indicated in the household registration file after the modification.

5. The best time to change your name is: when you are 16 years old to apply for an ID card, you can also modify the name of the ID card together, so you don't have to waste it.

In principle, citizens should take their father's or mother's surname. In any of the following circumstances, you may choose a surname in addition to your father's and mother's surnames:

1) Select the surnames of other lineal elders' blood relatives;

2) The surname of the person who is chosen because he is being supported by a person who is trembling outside the legal person who is the person who is trembling;

3) There are other legitimate reasons.

Citizens' name changes shall be handled in accordance with the following provisions:

1. When a person under the age of 18 needs to change his or her name, he/she or his/her parents or adopters shall apply to the household registration authority for change of registration;

2. When a person over the age of 18 needs to change his or her name, he or she shall apply to the household registration authority for change of registration.

Precautions for name change.

There are three conditions for an adult to change his name: the first is that he or she must express his willingness to change his name, the second is that the reason must be sufficient, and the third is that he or she promises that the civil and legal liabilities caused by the name change will be borne by him/herself, and that he can only change it once in his life. After the age of 16, a written application must be submitted by the applicant and submitted to the public security organ for examination and approval with valid supporting materials.

Persons who have been deprived of their political rights in accordance with the law and who are currently under criminal punishment or re-education through labour must not change their names. After a citizen changes his or her name in accordance with the law, the original name is to be used as a "former name" for future reference. That is to say, you have to write an application for changing your name to the police station where your household registration is located, and register it with the household registration unit of the local public security bureau after passing the seal, of course, you must bring your household registration booklet.

After about 15 or 7 working days after submitting the file, it can be officially changed, and the household registration book will write what your former name is and what your current name is. If you need a graduation certificate or something, you must bring your household registration booklet to prove your identity.

Legal analysis: According to the law, when the content of the household registration needs to be changed or corrected, the head of the household or himself can report to the household registration authority; The household registration authority shall make changes or corrections after verifying the facts. When the household registration authority deems it necessary, it may request proof of change or correction from the applicant.

Legal basis: "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Household Registration" Article 18 A citizen's change of name shall be handled in accordance with the following provisions: (1) When a person under the age of 18 needs to change his or her name, he or his parents or adopters shall apply to the household registration authority for a change of registration; (2) When a person over the age of 18 needs to change his or her name, he or she shall apply to the household registration authority for the change of registration.

Legal analysis: First of all, it is necessary to negotiate with the biological father of the child, and the proof of written consent is required. If the child is over 10 years old, you need to get the child's opinion, but if the child is over 18 years old, you need to get the child's consent.

Legal basis: Article 1015 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China A natural person shall take the father's or mother's surname, but in any of the following circumstances, a surname may be chosen in addition to the father's and mother's surnames:

1) Select the surnames of other lineal elders' blood relatives;

2) The surname of the person who is chosen because he or she is being supported by a person other than the legal person who is the person who is the legal supporter;

3) There are other legitimate reasons that do not violate public order and good customs.

The surnames of natural persons of ethnic minorities may be in accordance with the cultural traditions and customs of their own ethnic groups.