How to change your first and last name in Russia? How much do you have to pay? Features of the procedure

Is it possible to change one’s destiny by changing one’s first and/or last name?

The influence of first and last names on a person’s fate is undeniable. By giving a name to a child, parents in many ways “lay the foundation” of his future life, determining his destiny. When choosing a name, some are guided by fashion, some by family traditions, some by euphony, and some turn to astrologers and numerologists to “choose” the best destiny.

Not everyone manages to make a successful decision in this matter, and the person is “rewarded” with a name that does not suit him at all, he feels uncomfortable, things do not go well.

With a surname, everything is also not so simple. The surname bears the imprint of the fate of this person’s entire family; it contains karmic failures and victories, negative energy and positive vibrations.

By changing his first or last name, or both at once, a person is able to radically change everything: his own worldview, his perception of himself, his environment, and luck - in a word, “change” his destiny to a new one.

Does it make sense to change your name?

The name is given to a person by parents or guardians from birth. According to Old Slavonic beliefs, a child who does not yet have a name, as it were, belongs to himself, that is, he is a person with an uncertain fate. By giving a name to a child, parents also determine his destiny. That is why psychologists and esotericists unanimously speak about the importance of this life stage not only for parents, but also for children.

But it happens that, having matured, a person wants to change his name. The reasons why even adults may have such desires are different. Here are some of the main ones.

Sometimes a person simply lacks internal contact, resonance with his name. This happens when he is either embarrassed by his name or simply feels like a different person. Sometimes a name that is more desirable is constantly spinning in your head, and then you should listen to your inner voice.

The desire to change your name is sometimes driven by the desire to break with some part of your past life and start over from scratch.

Astrologers unanimously say that naming a child after one of the relatives, or especially animals, is fundamentally the wrong thing to do. It is not surprising that on a subconscious level, a child in adulthood is uncomfortable with the given name. In general, astrology can say a lot about a name, so it makes sense to address the question of changing a name to professionals in this field.

Sometimes people, when moving to another country, adapt their name to suit the local accent or language.

Changing a name is sometimes a certain psychological aspect, when a person does not want to recognize a part of his essence. In this case, they may not change the name completely. There are name options that can be abbreviated.

Not many people know, but each name has its own resource and potential. This is manifested in spiritual growth, personal development and intelligence of a person, as well as his success. If the name exhausts its resource, then failures begin in life that haunt the person for years. And he subconsciously feels that the matter is in the name, in his current, inner “I”.

Memo to parents: under no circumstances should you name your child after deceased relatives or those people whose lives were not very pure. Also, you should not give your child the name of a suicide - the child may repeat his fate, and if you name the child in honor of the deceased, the parents may unknowingly shorten the child’s life.

It happens that parents are against it when a child wants to change his name and put psychological pressure on him using all sorts of methods. In this case, the child should remember one thing: a change of name is a change of fate and sometimes a person’s personality. If he wants to be responsible for his destiny himself, then he should listen to his inner voice. Sometimes he gives wiser advice than parents or even psychologists.

What does a change of first name/surname/patronymic entail?

By changing passport data, a person allows changes into his life. And it is very important that this is not a spontaneous choice, but a conscious one. After all, if the choice is unsuccessful, the person will attract negative changes. With a good choice, a person will find well-being, success and harmony with himself and with the world.

In fact, by changing the surname, a person changes the ancestral program. The fate of a woman who takes her husband's surname can seriously change - she includes in her energy field all the bad and all the good that his surname carried. You need to be prepared for this.

Changing your name can help you let go of the past, which was associated with a lot of unpleasant and even evil things. At the same time, there is a possibility that you will cut off the good memories that you need in this way. Therefore, it is simply necessary to weigh the pros and cons so as not to harm yourself.

Changing patronymics is perhaps much less common and is associated with specific events. For example, a mother marries a second time and insists that the children accept the new husband as a father, thus “renouncing” their biological father. Or the children themselves believe that their stepfather is much closer and more necessary to them. And this, of course, also plays an important role in the desire to change fate.

For many, using pseudonyms helps them feel more confident and achieve greater success. There are especially many such examples in show business. The unknown boy Victor Belan became the popular performer Dima Bilan. But Nicholas Kim Coppola abandoned his famous surname, becoming a famous actor named Nicolas Cage.

About difficulties, bureaucracy and endless state duties

Rina Latte:

Sometimes a person comes to a decision for a long time, sometimes very quickly. But our solutions do not always match the possibilities very well.

My decision to change my passport data was not spontaneous. I tried to do this while still in school, but many problems arose - parental consent, for example. I don’t want to go into details, but I’ll say one thing: my father was against it. He wanted me to bear his last name, and he definitely would not have given his consent.

Therefore, having received a certificate at school, I began to wait until I came of age. After waiting, I contacted the registry office, but for some reason I was refused. Perhaps I said something wrong. Perhaps the stars were in the wrong constellation, but, bursting into tears (in a purely feminine manner), I went home. But the conviction and decision were with me.

And tried again. One year later. There was a refusal again. Not understanding anything and deciding that this time I should be fully prepared, I studied everything I could. Chapter VII of the State Registration of Name Changes, Federal Law-143, Article 58 states: I have the right to this action (change of name, surname or patronymic) from the age of 14. And I, having gained patience, went again.

The woman listened to me for a long time. She tried to convince me, but I was adamant. She asked questions and gave me a piece of paper on which I had to write a statement. From that moment on, many, many difficulties began. The first difficulty is money. The second is time. And the third is misunderstanding of people.

I'll tell you about everything one by one.

The first step: you write an application and indicate the reason why your passport data is being changed. You talk with an employee of the authority, it will be explained to you that within a month (maybe earlier or later) the application will be considered. You pay not the cheapest state fee (be prepared that you will have to pay a lot in the future) and go away to wait.

If everything is successful, you are notified and asked to come for a document that will be called “Certificate of change of name/surname,” and then, if not only the surname has changed, for a birth certificate, which will indicate “repeatedly” and on the reverse side - old number.

That's it, from now on you are on your way to a bunch of explanations and paperwork. And, unfortunately, your relationship with your old last name, first name, and patronymic will not end there.

I warn you right away that it is virtually impossible to change your certificate in the future. But we have just left the registry office and are smiling!

Ahead is a change of passport, SNILS, Taxpayer Identification Number (INN), medical policy, license, medical record (if any), “foreigner” (if any), notification of the university’s HR department (if you are still a student) or job, making an entry in the work record and... much more. .

So, you go to the MFC or passport office and write an application for a new passport. You take a photo (respectively, for money) and pay the state fee for re-registration. And you wait. Be prepared for the fact that the woman at the window will be repeatedly surprised that you, without getting married, intend to change your passport details, and will complain that “you don’t mind the money.” Now you only have in your hands a repeated birth certificate and a certificate of change of first and last name, which must not be laminated or lost under any circumstances. If you are studying at a university, go to the dean's office and prepare for the fact that there will be questions all the time. You must notify your place of study/work as quickly as possible.

But notifying is sometimes not as scary as telling the team. Of course, you don't have to say anything, but all records will be changed and everyone will know. Therefore, it is better to warn everyone at once. Tell them you had personal reasons and ask them to accept the choice you made.

I assure you, there will be those who will try to get to the bottom of the truth, find out the details and clarify everything that, in fact, is of immediate interest to them. And there will also be those who will call you based on old data, citing the fact that he/she is used to it. Warn right away that you don’t care and memory is a self-renewing product.

At one time I had to refuse to communicate with many people for this reason. It was unpleasant. And there will also be discussion behind the back.

It's just that if your decision is truly yours, it won't affect you much. A person gets used to everything. And the surroundings too. A year later, everyone will forget about your manipulations and will call you what you want. Or call by the last name you chose. Accordingly, if there is no aggression on your part. Gently but confidently remind them at the slightest mistake that you are no longer Ivanova, but, for example, Bobrova.

But now we received a passport and changed the most basic documents: SNILS, Taxpayer Identification Number, medical insurance, passport, and notified the authorities.

Ahead is a change of license. Which also costs money. Unfortunately, you will have to have the latest results of a medical commission (at that time, when changing your license, it was necessary to undergo a medical commission. - Editor's note). There you will be asked a lot of questions (don’t forget to find your training card, without it you may not be accepted), but after a few days of red tape (if you didn’t have a certificate) or you will be immediately escorted to a photo, and after some time... voila la - new rights! By the way, a mark is put on the old ones. Don't worry about your experience!

Well, I would like to add that, despite all the manipulations, the past, alas, will remind itself of itself. Somewhere you will need information about old data (by the way, there may be questions at customs), and you will have to show a document, there will be people who will call you in the old way, especially the older generation... Don’t take difficulties to heart.

Enjoy your choice, your decision. Be proud that you completed what you set out to do. After all, it really isn’t easy.

From myself, as a psychologist, I can say that, indeed, many problems seem to remain somewhere behind the cordon, far away. It was as if we were left with that person. And despite any difficulties, think about it. If you decide, don’t back down. And live!

Should you change your last name when getting married?

Often, when it comes to changing their maiden name to their husband's last name, girls are guided by a purely practical approach. Changing all documents after marriage is a troublesome task, and there is neither time nor desire for this. Others categorically do not like their own surname, and they try to get rid of it. Still others take their husband's surname solely following tradition and out of respect for their husband.

But, as we have already said, this choice must be conscious. As a rule, a common surname helps strengthen the union, but you should also be aware of the pitfalls. Are you ready to take on the burden and benefit of your husband's family? Or, on the contrary, do you want to correct your own destiny and cut off the burdens associated with your former surname? Does your new name suit your energy?

Before changing your maiden name, you should think carefully and make the necessary numerological calculations that will allow you to understand how well the energies of the new surname suit you.

About the reaction of others

Alice Caroll:

I somehow didn’t really “decide” to change my name. Since childhood I didn’t like my name, at 14 I approached my mother and said that I wanted to change my first and last name, but at 20, so as not to pay extra money for a passport. This approach suited her, and besides, in 6 years I could easily change my mind. And “Alice in Wonderland” has been my favorite fairy tale since early childhood. By the way, it is a Disney myth that Alice is blonde. There was no special reaction from loved ones, they knew. Even the older generation responded adequately. My friends slowly learned to call me Alice, and after a year it took root. At home they call me by my first name, by my second name unless I mess up something. You can't argue with people who have literally known you since birth! I told my mother that even if she calls her Agafya, I don’t care. That's why she's a mother. In fact, nothing much changed inside after the name change. I just live with a different name. Rather, the external things prompted thoughts, but simply changing documents doesn’t change anything.

As for bureaucracy, there is essentially none. The only thing is that the post office refused to issue a transfer and a parcel from my grandmother, who accidentally sent it to her old name. Nothing special, I wasn’t surprised at all. I just called my aunt who worked at the post office, she went up to the boss and asked if this was legal. All my documents, bills, etc. are valid upon presentation of a document confirming a change of name. From a legal point of view, I am no different from girls who took their husband's surname.

There have also been unusual situations related to the data variable. Just today I remembered an incident. I was late for the train from Moscow to Tambov. I was on the platform less than five minutes before departure. I run to the carriage, and they wave at me and shout: “What’s your last name?” I was allowed into the carriage without presenting documents. And then they didn’t check. And before leaving, the conductor laughed, saying that there is hardly another Caroll. I believe that changing a name does not affect a person’s destiny in any way. I don’t think there was anything different in my life with my first name. Well, interviews wouldn’t be conducted and discussed by all and sundry. In fact, I removed one "r" from Lewis Carroll's last name. Literally a few hours before the visit to the registry office. Due to the fact that Lewis Carroll himself is considered a pedophile because of his diaries, where he repents of a certain sin.

People react inappropriately. Very. A lot of people ask “why?”, “why?”, “how did mom react?” Sometimes, even complete strangers who accidentally found out my last name. By changing my name, I attracted a lot of attention, and now everyone is delving into my personal and intimate life. I am a fairly open person, not shy, you can ask me almost anything, and I will answer honestly. But the gossip behind my back makes me a little angry. Although now I have already begun to be indifferent to this. It’s no longer even interesting what they say and how they say it, because everything is behind my back.

What do you need to have on hand to change your last name, first name, and patronymic?

To change your name, you will need a birth certificate. It must match the information indicated in your passport. To change your first, last and patronymic names, you must go to the registry office. According to the area in which you are currently registered. Or in the authority that recorded information about you when you were born.

To change your last name you will need to provide the following package of documents: