First, the name change conditions
1, consented by adults or under the supervision of parents.
I want to express my wish to change my name.
3. The reasons should be sufficient.
I promise that I will bear all civil and legal responsibilities caused by my name change.
5. After reaching the age of 16, I must submit a written application and submit it to the public security organ for examination with valid certification materials.
People who are deprived of political rights according to law and those who are being punished by criminal punishment or reeducation through labor may not change their names. After a citizen changes his name according to law, the original name will be used as a "previous name" for future reference. In other words, you have to write a name change application to the local police station, stamp it and register with the household registration unit of the local public security bureau, and of course bring your household registration book. It can be formally changed in about 15 or 7 working days after submission of documents. What was your name before, and what is your name now will be written in the household registration book. When you need a diploma or something to prove your identity, you must bring your household registration book.
The specific procedure is: the person who wants to change his name goes to the household registration window of the public security bureau where the household registration is located, receives the application form, provides the required information, and can change his name after approval.
In addition, it should be reminded that individuals must be cautious when changing their names, because after changing their names, they will involve a series of problems such as their bank cards, social security, medical insurance and property rights certificates. If it is not handled well, it will also cause a lot of trouble.
Second, the relevant laws and regulations:
Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Household Registration
Eighteenth citizens to change their names, in accordance with the following provisions:
1. When a person under the age of 18 needs to change his name, his parents or adopters shall apply to the household registration authority for registration of change;
2. When a person who has reached the age of 18 needs to change his name, he or she shall apply to the household registration authority for registration of change.