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Sagar Thapa   07 August 2019

Can a child opt mother's surname instead of father's?

Please help ! I want my child to opt my wife's surname instead of mine. is there any law in india ? What would be the procedures to follow? Of what I should be careful ?


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Mansi Aggarwal   26 February 2021

If you have adopted an infant shortly after birth, you may be able to name the child from the start. If you have an open adoption situation, you may be able to choose a name and have it placed directly on the birth certificate. 

Both parents must go to the Registrar of Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Registered Partnerships to register the choice of surname. This cannot be done by one parent or in writing.

Hope this helps you.


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