In the Name and Surname Correction Case, the plaintiff corrects the name by eliminating an error in his name. In name or surname correction cases, most of the mistakes can be corrected even without hearing witnesses.
In case of Name and Surname Change; the plaintiff changes his name or surname completely or adds a new name to his existing name. The case for changing the name and surname is completed in the first session or, at the latest, in the second session, when the necessary procedures are carried out quickly. Although the case varies from court to court, it is completed in 3 months – 5 months. Civil Code art. As required by 27, the change of name and surname does not change the other personal circumstances of the person. In other words, during the name change lawsuit filed by the plaintiff, other information of the person (marital status, place of birth, place of registration, etc.) cannot be changed.
When the husband changes his surname, the woman’s surname also changes during the marriage period. In addition, the surname of children under the age of 18 or adopted also changes automatically without any further action.
When the case for changing the name and surname is accepted, the court announces the change in a local or national newspaper and notifies the civil registration office of the court decision to make the necessary changes in the population records.
According to Article 27 of the Civil Code, those who have been harmed in any way due to the change in name and surname can file a lawsuit to have the decision to change their name and surname be lifted within 1 year from the date of being informed about the change. However, it should be noted that the damage here must be realistic, objective and demonstrable.
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