Declaration regarding the choice of a middle name

Where you can sort this out

Příbram Town Hall, Civil Affairs Department, Registry Office

Other necessary documents, information, etc.

• identity card, 
• birth certificate,
• marriage certificate (if the applicant is divorced) or death certificate (if the applicant is widowed).

The declaration of choice of name must include

• the first name(s), surname, date and place of birth and personal identification number of the person to whom the declaration relates,
• the first name(s), surname, maiden surname (if applicable) and date of birth of any natural persons making the declaration on behalf of a minor,
• the first name or names chosen by the applicant,
• the declarant’s certified signature; if the declaration is made in person, certification of signatures is not required and the registry office shall note on the declaration that it was signed in its presence, or that the signature or signatures were recognised as genuine,
• where applicable, the consent of a minor aged 12 or over to the declaration regarding the choice of a second name.

Basic information

Under Act No. 301/2000 Coll. on Civil Registers, First Names and Surnames, and on amendments to certain related Acts, a citizen who has a single name recorded in the register may declare before the registry office that they will use two names. If more than one name is recorded in the register (for natural persons born on or before 31 December 1949), the second name may only be chosen from among those names already recorded.

Processing time

30 days.

Who is entitled to submit an application, notification, etc.

A declaration regarding the choice of a second name may be made by a natural person who is a citizen of the Czech Republic. In the case of a minor, this declaration shall be made by their legal representatives. Where the minor is over 12 years of age, their consent must be attached.

Where to obtain the form

The declaration must be drawn up at the registry office corresponding to the applicant’s place of permanent residence or at the registry office in whose birth register the name is recorded. This declaration may only be made once and cannot be withdrawn.

Legislation governing the procedure

• Act No. 301/2000 Coll., on civil registers, first names and surnames, and on amendments to certain related acts,
• Decree No. 207/2001 Coll., implementing Act No. 301/2000 Coll., on civil registers, first names and surnames, and amending certain related Acts.

Administrative (or other) fee

The declaration is not subject to administrative fees.

Remedies

None; the declaration may only be made once and cannot be withdrawn.

Notes

A citizen is entitled, but also obliged, to use the first name or names and surname with which they are entered in the register. They are therefore obliged to apply for a new identity card, travel document, etc., on which both first names will be stated.

Where to find further information

Further information can be found on the website of the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic at www.mvcr.cz.