CHANGE OF NAME
GENERAL INFORMATION
How to apply
The application may only be submitted in person. Both parents have to apply to have a minor's name changed.
Please note that the whole registration procedure takes on average 4 - 6 months but the Consulate cannot guarantee the length of the procedure. There is no possibility to expedite the process. Thus, we do not recommend to book any tickets on your new name until you receive the documents.
Fees
Consular fees are on our website. Please note that we are a cashless office, card payment only!
In some cases, when it comes to a change of birth name, an additional 10.000 HUF must be paid in advance for the relevant Hungarian authority (Government Office of the Capital City Budapest - Budapest Főváros Kormányhivatala). For more information on this, please contact us.
CHANGE OF BIRTH NAME
The change of a birth family and/or given name(s) of a Hungarian citizen is subject to the approval of the Minister of Interior. Thus, you cannot apply for a passport in your new name at the same time.
The change of a family name of a parent affects all minor children with the same family name unless explicitly asked otherwise. If the spouse has a married name that includes the family name the change is requested for, the change will affect the married name too. Both parents shall consent to the change of the name of a minor unless one of the parents does not have parental custody. If your child is grown-up, he or she should apply for a name change in his or her own right.
Documents to be submitted
- Your original Hungarian birth certificate (and marriage certificate, if applicable). You will be issued new certificates after your change of name is registered.
- Please also bring your valid Hungarian documents (passport, ID card, address card). We will make copies of these and give them back to you.
- If you have already officially changed your name in Australia, please bring the original Name Change document with you.
- If you have any non-Hungarian documents already issued in this name (e.g. Australian passport, driving license) please bring these as well.
- Filled in, but not yet signed application form - please fill in the form with a blue ink pen, in block capitals.
CHANGE OF MARRIED NAME
A Hungarian citizen can have his or her married name changed during the marriage or after the marriage is dissolved, even on multiple occasions.
ATTENTION! If your name change is due to a marriage conducted abroad, you do not need to change your birth name. In this case, you have to register your marriage first, as part of which your married name will be changed!
Can I apply for a passport with my new name at the same time?
Yes, you may submit an application for a new passport reflecting your new married name, however, it will not be issued until the change is registered.
Documents to be submitted
- Your original Hungarian birth certificate.
- Your original Hungarian marriage certificate. You will be issued a new certificate after your change of name is registered.
- Please also bring your valid Hungarian documents (passport, ID card, address card). We will make copies of these and give them back to you.
- Filled in, but not yet signed application form - please fill in the form with a blue ink pen, in block capitals.
If you have any questions, please contact our consulates!
Forms
18. Change of name - for adults
19. Change of name - for minors
20. Changing the form of marriage name
23. Registration in the Hungarian database
