You are married.
You can also decide on a married name after the marriage.
There is no time limit for this.
It is also possible to choose the name from a previous marriage, including a companion name if applicable, as your married name.
Children receive the married name of their parents. Parents often have different names. Please refer to the information on "Registering the child's name with the registry office after birth" to find out which names are possible.
Tip: There are many options for determining the name. In some cases, there are also special features to consider, for example
- the naming of foreign married couples or,
- if children were born together before the marriage.
It is also possible to determine a gender-adapted form of the married name according to Sorbian tradition and foreign legal systems.
In these cases in particular, seek advice from the registry office.