What is the Difference Between a Name Correction Case and a Name Change Case?
Name and Surname Correction Case: The plaintiff seeks correction by rectifying an existing error in their name. In name or surname correction cases, most errors can be corrected without even hearing witnesses.
In a Name and Surname Change Lawsuit, the plaintiff completely changes their name or surname or adds a new name to their existing name. When the necessary procedures are completed quickly, the name and surname change lawsuit is completed at the first hearing or at the latest at the second hearing. The lawsuit lasts between 3 and 5 months, depending on the court. Pursuant to Article 27 of the Civil Code (MK), a change of name and surname does not lead to any change in the person’s other personal circumstances. In other words, the person’s other information (marital status, place of birth, place of residence, etc.) cannot be changed during the name change case filed by the plaintiff.
If the husband changes his surname, the wife’s surname also changes during the marriage. In addition, the surname of children under the age of 18 or adopted children changes automatically without the need for any other procedure.
When a name and surname change lawsuit is accepted, the court announces the change in a local or national newspaper and notifies the population registry office of the court decision so that the necessary changes can be made in the population records.
According to Article 27 of the Civil Code, a person who suffers any damage due to a change of name and surname may file a lawsuit for the annulment of the decision to change their name and surname within one year of being notified of the change. However, it should be noted that the damage in question must be realistic, objective, and provable.