July 22, 2022 Maria Bowmer Post in Name change Leave a Comment on The right to choosing a surname for your child The right to choosing a surname for your child In a recent case before the appeal court of Arnhem-Leeuwarden a couple disputed the surname imposed on their child by the Dutch authorities. The case from May 2022 discusses the fundamental right to choosing a surname for your child. The… Continue Reading
June 30, 2022 Maria Bowmer Post in Name change Leave a Comment on Gender X on a birth certificate Gender X on a birth certificate Traditionally in the Netherlands, a birth certificate only has two options for gender, either male or female. However, not everyone identifies as male or female. Non-binary people may now, under certain circumstances, request for gender ‘X’ to be put on… Continue Reading
May 11, 2022 Maria Bowmer Post in Name change Leave a Comment on Italian court rules that children can receive their mother’s surname Italian court rules that children can receive their mother’s surname In a landmark decision, the Italian constitutional court has ruled that children born in Italy can be given their mother’s surname. At present children born in Italy are still automatically given the name of the father. That is unless the… Continue Reading
March 28, 2022 Maria Bowmer Post in Name change 2 Comments on Dual citizenship & changing your name Dual citizenship & changing your name Many people have dual citizenship and therefore multiple passports. Having multiple passports can be convenient, e.g. when travelling, as visa policies can vary according to your nationality. So, what happens if your passports do not show the same personal data?… Continue Reading
March 4, 2022 Maria Bowmer Post in Name change Leave a Comment on Changing slave names: an ongoing discussion Changing slave names: an ongoing discussion In 2021, the city of Utrecht announced that it would examine funding citizens that desire to change their surname from a slave name to another name. Surnames can still reflect the darker aspects of the Dutch colonial past. This announcement… Continue Reading
February 1, 2022 Maria Bowmer Post in Name change Leave a Comment on Welcome to Dutch Name Change! Welcome to Dutch Name Change! Dutch Name Change is dedicated to providing you with information about changing your name in The Netherlands. Our new website guides you though the legal aspects of name change in The Netherlands. Continue Reading