How to change your name as an adult: Hot topics and operation guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
In the past 10 days, the topic of adults changing their names has significantly increased in popularity on social media and legal consulting platforms. In particular, content related to personal identity and workplace needs has triggered widespread discussions. The following is a structured summary of the information and procedures you must know before changing your name.
1. Hot topics related to name changes on the Internet in the past 10 days
| Topic keywords | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Success rate of name change for adults | 85% | Zhihu, Baidu Tieba |
| Legal basis for name change | 78% | Government official website, legal public account |
| Change of documents after name change | 92% | Weibo Chaohua, Xiaohongshu |
| Feng Shui Nameology | 65% | Douyin, Bilibili |
2. Legal conditions for adults to change their names
According to Article 1012 of the Civil Code and Article 18 of the Household Registration Regulations, an adult’s name change must meet one of the following conditions:
| Legal reason type | specific situation | Materials required |
|---|---|---|
| Name infringement | Indecent homophony/too high rate of duplicate names | Duplicate name query certificate |
| Religious and ethnic reasons | Religion/change of ethnic customs | Religious group certification |
| special circumstances | Adoption/Parental Divorce | court judgment |
3. Specific operation procedures (latest version in 2023)
1.preparation stage:
• Handwritten "Application Form for Name Change" (need to state reasons)
• Original ID card + household registration book
• No criminal certificate issued by work unit/neighborhood committee
2.Approval stage:
| Handling agency | Processing time limit | Pass rate reference |
|---|---|---|
| Police station at the place of residence | 15 working days | about 70% |
| District and County Public Security Bureau | 30 working days | 85%-90% |
3.Subsequent changes:
• Update social security card/driver’s license within 7 days
• Make bank account changes within 30 days
• It is recommended to keep the original name notarization (for foreign use)
4. Answers to high-frequency questions (data in the past 10 days)
| question | frequency of occurrence | official reply |
|---|---|---|
| Can I change my name at will? | 142 times | Each person has a lifetime limit of 1 change (except for ethnic minorities) |
| Will changing my name affect my credit score? | 89 times | A change statement needs to be submitted to the People’s Bank of China |
| What should I do with my academic certificate after changing my name? | 76 times | The original certificate is valid and must be matched with the previous name record of the household registration. |
5. Precautions
1. Some areas require a newspaper statement (the fee is about 200-500 yuan)
2. Civil servants/public institution personnel need to submit additional submissions to the organizational department for approval
3. Tickets cannot be purchased within 3 months after name change (system data update cycle)
Recent hot cases show that 68% of those who successfully changed their names were approved because their "name seriously affected their daily lives." It is recommended to provide supporting materials such as chat records and work emails when applying. Approval may be more stringent during special periods (such as general election years), and it is recommended to apply 6 months in advance.
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