Change of Name > Change of Name
The name fixed on the Portuguese Birth Certificate may be changed through the special process of name changing, within the limits of the specific terms and rules for the possible compositions of Portuguese names.
The request may be presented to the Central Registry Office through the Consulate as an intermediary.
If the change of name concerns a minor, both parents must request the alteration. If the minor is over 16, he must present a criminal record.
The request may be presented to the Central Registry Office through the Consulate as an intermediary.
If the change of name concerns a minor, both parents must request the alteration. If the minor is over 16, he must present a criminal record.
Necessary documents
- Valid and up to date Citizen Card;
- Proof of use of name in the country where the name was changed, if you have such documents (Passport, Driving License, School Card);
- Deed Pool (if applicable), translated into Portuguese. Both documents legalised with the Hague Apostille. Click here to see the our page regarding legalising documents;
- Portuguese Criminal Record (which you may obtain at the Consulate on the day of your appointment).
How to book?
You may arrange a booking with the following email: consulado.londres@mne.pt
You may arrange a booking with the following email: consulado.londres@mne.pt
Translations of the Certificates for the Civil Registry
Foreign certificates must be translated into Portuguese, except for the following:
Foreign certificates must be translated into Portuguese, except for the following:
- British Certificates;
- Certificates issued with the model EU 2016/1191;
- Multilingual Certificates from the Vienna Convention;
- Certificates issued in English.
How much will cost?
Payment must be made by certified international cheque or bank cheque, in Euros, issued by an entity represented in Portugal by the IRN, I.P. in the amount of 200.00€ (euros).
Payment must be made by certified international cheque or bank cheque, in Euros, issued by an entity represented in Portugal by the IRN, I.P. in the amount of 200.00€ (euros).