Changing your name

You can inform us online of your change of name. You will need your DigiD (digital identification code) for this. If you prefer to do this in person you can make an appointment online or by telephone on (0224) 210 400.

If you are getting married or entering into a registered partnership you can inform us in your declaration of intention to marry or enter a registered partnership of the name you intend to use. 

If you have made an appointment to organise this at the desk in the Town Hall, you will need a valid identity document.

You can change your last name free of charge.

The following options are available:

• You keep your own name
• The surname of your partner or spouse followed by your own surname
• Your own surname followed by the surname of your partner or spouse
• You take the surname of your partner or spouse

• Everyone who is married or has a registered partner may use the surname of his or her registered partner or spouse. After divorce or dissolution of the partnership, you may still use the surname of your ex-partner. This does not change automatically.
• Your own surname (maiden name) does not change. Your own surname is always stated on official documents such as a passport or driving licence. This may be supplemented by the surname of your partner.
• After your wedding or registered partnership ceremony, you can inform us how you wish to be addressed by government agencies such as the Tax and Customs Administration and the Social Insurance Bank (SVB).
• You should do this in the municipality where you live. This may be a municipality other than where you were married.
• You must inform your bank and your insurance company of your change of name yourself.
• The name you use is recorded at the moment that your marriage or partnership is registered in the Key Register of Persons. - If you wish to change your name because you are getting divorced, the name will be changed as soon as we receive your digital or written request.