Get your change of name translated
Officially recognised and certified translation of your copy of the birth register
- Get your change of name translated
- Translation of extracts from the birth register
- Translation of your change of name incl. certification
- Have official documents recognized abroad
- Certified translation of official documents
File upload: To ensure the protection of your data, the file upload does not take place until the end of the ordering process (see data protection)
Change of name translation details

Your advantages at a glance:
- Available in any language combination
- By sworn translators
- Recognised by authorities and government agencies
- Express shipping possible within 48h
- Including certification (optional)
Certified translation of your change of name into any desired language!
Are you required to provide proof of name change at home or abroad? With lingoking, you will receive your fully translated change of name in just a few days.
Who is requesting the document?
- Residents' registration offices
- Vehicle registration offices
- Insurances
- Health insurances
- Banks
- Personnel offices
- Authorities and offices
- Universities
What is the document needed for?
- Weddings
- Divorces
- Adoptions
- Custody changes
- Name adaptations of foreign names
- Name changes for special reasons
- Artist names
You got married or divorced? Perhaps you have taken custody of a child or completed an adoption? In these and other cases, you must apply for a name change at the relevant office. The document is then requested by many authorities and institutions as proof — in the respective national language. Benefit from our network of professionally trained translators who will carry out this translation for you fast and professionally.
lingoking offers you the certified translation of your change of name into any desired language! Order your translation easily online in just a few clicks. A scan or photo of your change of name is sufficient for the translation, we do not need the original.
Order your translation uncomplicated in just 3 steps. Upon request, you can download a digital copy of your certified translation immediately after completion via our platform. You will receive the original of the certified translation by post in a few days.
Do you have any further questions? Then check out our FAQs here .


Only 3 steps to your translated change of name

Order
Available at any time! A few clicks are enough, and we will deliver your translation to your home in a few days.

Pay
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Upload
Ready yet? All you need to do now is upload a photo or scan of your document and we will hand over your change of name to the right specialist translator.
Easy. Fast. Legally binding. Wherever and whenever you want.
Our service pledge
You want to change your name because you are newly married or you have just divorced? Whatever the reason for your name change, it means a new beginning. With our professional translation service and network of court-sworn translators, we can help you open this new chapter!

With our digital service, we are available for you around the clock. A copy and upload is all it takes and we will find you the right translator for your project.

Your personal document is transmitted to us in just a few clicks. You can download a copy of your translation directly from our platform within a very short time. We will send the certified, legally binding document to your personal place of choice.

With our broad network of court-sworn specialist translators, we guarantee not only a needs-oriented processing of your text documents, but also recognition before international offices and authorities.
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FAQ: Do you have questions about name changes and their translation? You can find the most important answers here:
Do you have questions about a change of name translation for Germany?
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+ When is a name change possible in Germany?
Especially in family law matters such as birth, marriage, divorce or adoption, you can have your surname changed without complications. Changing your first or last name for other reasons is only possible if there are valid reasons!
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+ Where can you change your name?
The name change authority of the place of residence is responsible for a change of name under public law, which is usually located at the citizens' or registry office. Our tip: If you do not want to change your name because of marriage or divorce, call your local authority in advance and ask whether your application for a name change has a chance of success.
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+ What is needed for the change of name?
Anyone who wants to change their name needs:
- an application for a change of name,
- a certificate of registration or a copy of the identity card,
- and an extract from the register of births.
The office may request further documents such as a certificate of good conduct, a psychological report or a certified translation of the required documents in the national language.
- an application for a change of name,
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+ Do I need a certified translation of my change of name?
An attestation clause legally assures the accuracy of the translation. So you give a better impression with that. Authorities, offices and even some companies actually require a translation with certification.
Do you have questions about a change of name translation in other countries?
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+ Do I need a certified translation of my change of name abroad?
Since this is an official document, a certified translation is usually required in order for the document to be accepted by the foreign institution.
Tip: Find out from the relevant office abroad whether a certified translation of your change of name is required. By the way, our translations are certified by translators who are sworn in by a court in Germany and are accepted abroad as standard. -
+ What do I have to pay attention to when getting a certified translation of my change of name for abroad?
If you have to submit the translation to the consulate, make sure you check whether the translation is to be done explicitly by a translator registered at the consulate. The consulate will be happy to give you information on this.
Do you have questions relating to the ordering/translation process of name changes?
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+ When will I receive my translation?
lingoking offers you various options: "Standard shipping" takes 3 to 5 business days. With "express delivery", the translator will complete the translation within 2 to 3 working days. Certified translations are then handed over to Deutsche Post and it takes approximately 2 more business days until you receive your translation. You will receive the tracking number via your personal login area. Please note that we have no influence on the delivery time from the time of handover to Deutsche Post.
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+ What does the translation of a name change cost?
lingoking translates all types of documents and certifies the translation. The certified translation of your change of name usually follows a standard price as the length does not vary. We offer the translation of your change of name for as little as 53.50 euros. For a small surcharge, you can also order additional certified copies and an additional digital version. You will receive your certified translation not only by post, but also digitally as a scan. In addition, our express translation service is also available to you if you need it very fast.
Let the lingoking price calculator show you the exact costs for the translation of your change of name now. The best thing is: With us, you can also order the translation straight away. At lingoking, we guarantee the highest quality, fast implementation and your complete satisfaction — all at an unbeatable price.
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+ Into which languages can I have my change of name translated?
We translate your change of name into German as well as into any other desired language. No matter whether French, Russian, Polish, English, Romanian, Italian, Turkish or Farsi. Naturally by sworn specialist translators with the relevant industry knowledge!
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+ What are the advantages of the lingoking translation service?
Order your translation easily online in just a few clicks. A copy of your change of name (e.g. scan) is sufficient for the translation, we do not need the original.
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+ Who translates my change of name? Who has access to the documents?
Your translation will be carried out exclusively by trained translators who are sworn in Germany. This ensures that your translation is recognized by all government offices and authorities. Only our translators will have access to your personal documents. Discretion and security are very important to us, which is why the encryption and upload in the digital order section also follow the highest security levels.
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+ What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is the translation of an official document, provided with the translator's attestation clause. Such a translation can only be carried out by court sworn translators. The translator confirms the accuracy of the translation with his/her signature, stamp and attestation clause. The authenticity of the translation is thus guaranteed in a legally binding manner. When you order your translation from lingoking, we guarantee that the translation will be done by a court sworn translator.
Additional quality assurance is provided by our certification according to the European quality standard DIN EN ISO 17100 for translation services. If you need to get it done quickly, we also offer an express service that allows you to meet even the tightest deadlines. Of course, we will treat your documents confidentially!
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