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Change your name

Official name: Prepare an adult name change

This is about changing your name officially. You are an adult and want a different name. You see which office is responsible and which documents you need.

Check what applies to me

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Steps
7 key steps, up to 20 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
MA 63 Namensänderungsreferat
Costs
Vienna lists a €21 application fee, €13 digitally signed; a desired-name change costs €730 per change plus attachments.
Online
possible for 5 of 20 steps
What applies to you?How it worksFrequently asked questionsSourcesSimilar plans

How it works

These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.

  1. 1Find your route to a name changeThere are different ways to change a name. Here you find out which route and which stage apply to you.Key step
    Why?
    An application under the Namensänderungsgesetz needs other steps than a declaration at the Standesamt. An already approved change needs its own steps too.
    What you do
    Think about where you are right now. Do not enter names, certificates or personal reasons here.
    Where?
    Responsible serviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Define the name route and current stage

    A statutory application, civil-registry declaration and an already approved change need different steps. Do not enter names, certificates or personal reasons here.

    SourceVor- und Familiennamen: passende Verfahren
    Vor- und Familiennamen: passende Verfahren

    Stadt Wien · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  2. 2Get your certificates readyCivil status records are certificates about your life. For example a birth or marriage certificate.Key step
    Why?
    The office needs them to check your application. Which ones you need depends on your life so far.
    What you do
    Collect your birth certificate, proof of citizenship and an official photo ID. If you have them: marriage or partnership certificates, final divorce decision, proof of academic degrees. For foreign certificates, check translation and certification with the office.
    Where?
    MA 63 / österreichische VertretungDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Birth certificate
      Document explained

      Prepare the certificate.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceNamensänderung von Erwachsenen
      Namensänderung von Erwachsenen

      oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Citizenship evidence
      Document explained

      Use existing evidence.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceNamensänderung von Erwachsenen
      Namensänderung von Erwachsenen

      oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Official photo identification
      Document explained

      Prepare for identity and online records.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceNamensänderung von Erwachsenen
      Namensänderung von Erwachsenen

      oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Marriage or partnership certificates
      Document explained · Depends on your case

      Evidence existing unions.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceNamensänderung von Erwachsenen
      Namensänderung von Erwachsenen

      oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Final dissolution decision
      Document explained · Depends on your case

      Prepare the decision and finality confirmation.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceNamensänderung von Erwachsenen
      Namensänderung von Erwachsenen

      oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Degree or professional-title evidence
      Document explained · Depends on your case

      Prepare the relevant certificate where applicable.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceNamensänderung von Erwachsenen
      Namensänderung von Erwachsenen

      oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Prepare Austrian civil-status records

    For Austrian adults, gather records matching prior civil status. Agree translation and authentication of foreign certificates with the service.

    SourceNamensänderung von Erwachsenen
    Namensänderung von Erwachsenen

    oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  3. 3Have your new name and reason checkedA name change needs a legal reason. That is a reason the law allows.Key step
    Why?
    Not every wished-for name is allowed. There can be reasons for a refusal.
    What you do
    Check your wished-for name and reasons with the Namensänderungsreferat. The app does not check if your name is allowed. It also promises no fee exemption.
    Where?
    MA 63 NamensänderungsreferatDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Have desired name and statutory grounds reviewed

    Clarify statutory grounds, desired names and possible refusal grounds with the service. The app does not assess name admissibility or promise fee exemptions.

    SourceGründe für Ablehnung einer Namensänderung
    Gründe für Ablehnung einer Namensänderung

    oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  4. 4Apply onlineHere you apply online with the official Vienna service. This only works if your case is confirmed for it.Key step
    Why?
    With ID Austria the fees can be lower. ID Austria is your digital ID.
    What you do
    You need at least your birth certificate and a photo ID. Save the confirmation. Nobody can promise how long it takes.
    Where?
    MA 63 NamensänderungsreferatDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Application details in the official service
      Document explained

      Submit current and desired names, status, reasons and signature only there.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Digital evidence
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceNamensänderung von Erwachsenen
      Namensänderung von Erwachsenen

      oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Birth certificate for the confirmed online route
      Document explained · Depends on your case

      Agree further records for protected persons individually with the service first.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Digital evidence
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceWiener Antrag auf Namensänderung
      Wiener Antrag auf Namensänderung

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Legal basis: named on the source: Namensänderungsgesetz (NÄG) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

      Open original source
    • Photo identification for the confirmed online route
      Document explained · Depends on your case

      Upload only in the official service.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Digital evidence
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceWiener Antrag auf Namensänderung
      Wiener Antrag auf Namensänderung

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Legal basis: named on the source: Namensänderungsgesetz (NÄG) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

      Open original source
    In detail

    Use the confirmed online route

    Use the official Vienna application only for confirmed scope; at least birth certificate and photo ID are needed. Retain receipt. ID Austria can reduce fees; processing time is not guaranteed.

    SourceWiener Antrag auf Namensänderung
    Wiener Antrag auf Namensänderung

    Stadt Wien · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Legal basis: named on the source: Namensänderungsgesetz (NÄG) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

    Open original source
  5. 5Check the fees firstFees are money you pay for the application.Key step
    Why?
    If you know the costs in advance, there is no surprise.
    What you do
    Vienna lists a 21 euro application fee, 13 euro if digitally signed. For a wished-for change, 730 euro per change is added, plus attachments. Check your case with the office. The payment request comes at the end. Paying in instalments is not possible.
    Where?
    MA 63 NamensänderungsreferatDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Check fees before applying

    Vienna lists a €21 application fee, €13 digitally signed; a desired-name change costs €730 per change plus attachments. Clarify classification; payment request after completion, no instalments.

    SourceWiener Antrag auf Namensänderung
    Wiener Antrag auf Namensänderung

    Stadt Wien · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Legal basis: named on the source: Namensänderungsgesetz (NÄG) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

    Open original source
  6. 6Follow your applicationYou have already applied. Now you follow what happens with it.Key step
    Why?
    A second application is not needed. Do not make a new one.
    What you do
    Use your file number and your receipt. The file number is the number of your application at the office. Ask what is still open.
    Where?
    Service already responsibleDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Follow the existing application

    Use the existing reference and receipt. Clarify the pending step; do not create another application.

    SourceWiener Antrag auf Namensänderung
    Wiener Antrag auf Namensänderung

    Stadt Wien · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Legal basis: named on the source: Namensänderungsgesetz (NÄG) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

    Open original source
  7. 7Read the decision carefullyA Bescheid is a written decision from the office. It says whether and how your name is changed.Key step
    Why?
    Check this before you have other documents changed.
    What you do
    Check the approved name and from when it applies. Is something unclear? Contact the office.
    Where?
    Entscheidende StelleDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Name-change decision
      Document explained

      Retain approval and relevant evidence.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceWiener Antrag auf Namensänderung
      Wiener Antrag auf Namensänderung

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Legal basis: named on the source: Namensänderungsgesetz (NÄG) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

      Open original source
    In detail

    Check the decision and effective change

    Check the approved name and effect using the decision. Contact the service if unclear before changing subsequent documents.

    SourceWiener Antrag auf Namensänderung
    Wiener Antrag auf Namensänderung

    Stadt Wien · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Legal basis: named on the source: Namensänderungsgesetz (NÄG) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

    Open original source

Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Find out if you need an application or declaration
  • Use the Standesamt route
  • Sort out a child's application separately
  • Find out which name rules apply to you
  • Check if the MA 63 handles your case
  • Choose applying in Austria or at an embassy
  • Sort out documents directly with the office
  • Apply through the Austrian embassy
  • Check if you can apply online
  • Apply on paper
  • Send the missing documents
  • Update your passport to your name
  • Check if you need to update your licence
Use the questions to find out which of these apply to you
Tailored to you

What applies to you?

Answer a few short questions. The steps change right away: what does not apply to you drops out.

Question 1 of at most 5

How far along are you with your name change?

What is meant? How far are you? A Bescheid is a written decision from the office.

What is your name-change stage?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

5 of 20 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.

What does it cost?

Costs or fees are stated for 1 step according to the source; details are listed with the step.

Do I need an einfach.wien account?

No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.

Does einfach.wien submit my application?

No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.

What this page is based on

The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.

SourceVor- und Familiennamen: passende Verfahren
Vor- und Familiennamen: passende Verfahren

Stadt Wien · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourceWiener Antrag auf Namensänderung
Wiener Antrag auf Namensänderung

Stadt Wien · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Legal basis: named on the source: Namensänderungsgesetz (NÄG) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

Open original source
SourceNamensänderung von Erwachsenen
Namensänderung von Erwachsenen

oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourceGründe für Ablehnung einer Namensänderung
Gründe für Ablehnung einer Namensänderung

oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourceReisepass und aktueller Name
Reisepass und aktueller Name

oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

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SourceNamensänderung im Führerschein
Namensänderung im Führerschein

oesterreich.gv.at / BMI · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source

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