Our family name has repercussions throughout our lives, and even across generations.

But it happens that this surname is a source of daily difficulties or shame.

Following the proposal of a deputy inspired by the collective Porte ton nom, a law promulgated on March 2, 2022 intends to simplify the choice of name, but also its change from July 1, 2022.

The relaxed username

The hegemony of the paternal surname in principle came to an end in 2005 in France, when the legislator gave parents the choice of transmitting to their child the surname of the father or the mother, or even of joining the two in order. they wish.

In practice, mores have changed little.

It is estimated that 85% of children are still given their father's name when they are born.

However, this decision can pose subsequent problems, especially in the event of separation.

Many mothers who are raising their child alone must provide proof of their parenthood at all times by means of the family record book.

Faced with this observation, the law of March 2 relaxes the rules on the name of use (which is distinguished from the patronymic name).

While it was already possible to add the surname of one's other parent to the surname, this new legislation makes it possible to replace the first by the second in daily and social life.

This provision also applies to the case of a minor child, provided that the two parents with parental authority agree.

From the age of 13, however, the consent of the adolescent concerned is required.

Exit the legitimate reason

In addition, this law intends to facilitate the procedures of some 1,500 people who ask each year to change their surname in order to opt for that of the parent who did not transmit them.

Until now, he had to go through a long, costly (legal publication fee) and complex procedure in order to demonstrate to the Ministry of Justice his legitimate interest in replacing his father's name with that of his mother, or vice versa.

But under the law of March 2, 2022, it will now suffice to send your request to the civil status officer of the town hall of your home or place of birth, coming to confirm it a month later.

In this context, no more legitimate interest or legal publication will be necessary to change his surname.

Once the change has been made, it will also automatically extend to the applicant's children when they are under 13, and with their consent above that age.

Please note: requests to change the spelling of a name are however not affected and remain subject to the standard procedure.

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