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How to change the surname of an unmarried child?

The specific operation process of unmarried children changing their surnames is as follows:

1. Parental consultation: Parents with children born out of wedlock should determine their children's surnames through consultation. If both parties can reach an agreement, they will directly change their children's surnames to those determined through consultation.

2. Submit an application: If parents can't negotiate or fail to negotiate, parents can jointly submit an application to the household registration management department and submit an application to the household registration management department.

3. Review materials: The household registration management department will review the application materials, including the application form, parents' identity certificate, birth certificate, etc. , to ensure that the materials are complete and correct.

4. Deciding the surname: After the approval, the household registration management department will decide the child's surname and make changes in the household registration book.

The information required for children to change their surnames is as follows:

1. Applicant's identification: Applicants need to provide valid identification documents, such as ID card and passport.

2. Child identification: You need to provide valid identification documents of the child, such as birth certificate, household registration book, etc.

3. Application for surname change: Applicants need to submit a written application for surname change, explaining the reasons and specific requirements for surname change.

4. Other relevant certification materials: Applicants need to provide other relevant certification materials, such as marriage certificate, divorce certificate and adoption certificate. To prove the legitimacy and rationality of the surname change.

To sum up, the specific information and requirements needed to apply for a surname change may be different in different regions and under different circumstances. Before you apply for changing your surname, you can consult the local civil affairs bureau or public security bureau for specific application procedures and requirements.

Legal basis:

Article 18 of the Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Household Registration

Citizens who change their names shall be handled in accordance with the following provisions:

(1) When a person under the age of 18 needs to change his name, his parents or adopters shall apply to the household registration authority for registration of change.

(two) when a person who has reached the age of eighteen needs to change his name, he shall apply to the household registration authority for registration of change.