Change your last name? Discover the possibilities.

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I'd like to change my last name because I haven't been in touch with my father for years. Is that even possible?

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This isn't possible just like that. It depends on your personal situation and your age. You can apply for a surname change through the Ministry of Justice.

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There's a difference between name changes for minors, name changes for adults, and name changes due to mental and/or physical health. There may be several reasons why you want to change your surname. Whether you can change your name depends partly on your personal situation. The fact that you haven't had contact with your father for years may be a factor. A balancing of interests will be performed. You will also have to meet several conditions to be able to change your name. The request to change the surname must be submitted to the Justis Department of the Ministry of Justice in The Hague using an application form. If you, as a parent, wish to change the surname of your minor child, you must first obtain permission from the other parent. To request a name change, you must have Dutch nationality.