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Indicate your Citizenship by selecting the appropriate option from the dropdown menu or typing it in if necessary.
Review the financial support declaration carefully. Acknowledge that you understand the tuition fees and living expenses as outlined, ensuring you can fully support yourself during your studies.
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What is a name declaration?

Name declarations are made if, for example, after the dissolution of a marriage, naturalization or due to marriage, the surname of a patchwork family changes (name at birth, previous married name, common surname).

What is the new name declaration law in Germany?

Changes to German law on names As of 1 May 2025, it will be possible under German law to take a compound surname made up of the surnames of both spouses or parents, both as the married surname and as the surname at birth of children. However, the surname may not consist of more than two parts.

Does the US have naming laws?

Naming laws Restrictions vary by state, but most are for the sake of practicality. For example, several states limit the number of characters that can be used due to the limitations of the software used for official record keeping. For similar reasons, some states ban the use of numerical digits or pictograms.

What is the naming law in Germany 2025?

The reform of German naming law came into force on 1 May 2025. Among other things, it is now possible for spouses and children to take a compound surname under German law. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry of Justice, which has published FAQs on the new law.