What Is The Difference Between A Name Correction Case And A Name Change Case?
Name and Surname Correction Case: The plaintiff corrects their name by removing an existing error in it. In name or surname correction cases, most errors can be corrected even without hearing witnesses.
In a Name and Surname Change Lawsuit, the plaintiff completely changes their first or last name or adds a new name to their existing name. When the necessary procedures are completed quickly, a name and surname change lawsuit is completed at the first hearing or at the latest at the second hearing. The lawsuit takes between 3 and 5 months to complete, depending on the court. Pursuant to Article 27 of the Civil Code (MK), a change of name and surname does not result in any change in the person’s other personal circumstances. In other words, during the name change lawsuit filed by the plaintiff, the person’s other information (marital status, place of birth, place of residence, etc.) cannot be changed.
When 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 any further action.
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, anyone who suffers any kind of damage due to a name and surname change may file a lawsuit to have the name and surname change decision revoked 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.
