How to change the name of a child (6 years old)?

To change a child's last name, it is necessary to submit an application to the DRATS at the child's place of residence.

The following are attached to the application:

1. Application for the consent of the parents or guardian to change the surname or name of the child;

2. Child's birth certificate;

3. Certificate from the child's place of residence.

Only one of the parents submits the application, if the other parent:

• died or was declared dead;

• recognized as missing for unknown reasons;

• recognized as having limited legal capacity;

• recognized as incapable;

• deprived of parental rights regarding this child;

• records about him are removed from the act record of the child's birth;

• the father of the child, entered in the act record of his birth at the request of the mother.