Name change surname
If you want to change your surname or that of your child, first check the Name Change brochure from Justis or this is possible. Justis is part of the Ministry of Justice and Security.
If your situation is listed in this brochure, you can submit a request for a name change to Justis.
Changing the surname of descendants of enslaved people
If you have ancestors who were enslaved, you may have a surname that refers to this past. As of July 1, 2024, it is possible to apply to change the surname for that reason.
All information can be found on the Justis website .