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Post by William on May 3, 2015 5:26:23 GMT -5
Hello all,
I wish to change my name once I receive Luxembourg nationality. For example, I hope that I can register my name in the National Register under my Luxembourg family name. I may even consider choosing a first name that is more in line with local French or German sounding names, although I am undecided on changing my first name. However, I do want to have my last name changed.
I would like to officially change my name before I apply for a National I.D. Card and a Luxembourg passport.
Has anyone gone through a name change after receiving their citizenship?
Also, does the Ministry of Justice not ask you which name you wish to have officially registered in the National Registry?
Thanks for any information.
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Post by seblux on May 3, 2015 7:48:28 GMT -5
First of all, be aware that German first names are not popular in Luxembourg! You will notice that most Luxembourgish people have a French first name! Then if I remember correctly it was all explained In the paperworks you have probably received! May I ask why do you want to change your name?
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Post by William on May 3, 2015 8:43:01 GMT -5
First of all, be aware that German first names are not popular in Luxembourg! You will notice that most Luxembourgish people have a French first name! Then if I remember correctly it was all explained In the paperworks you have probably received! May I ask why do you want to change your name? seblux, Thank you. I wish to take my grandfather's (who was from Luxembourg) last name. I received the paperwork, but I did not see anything regarding the registration of an official name with the National Register. I only received 3 pieces of paper and nothing seems to mention the choice of registering an official name. Can you comment on that for me? |
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Post by seblux on May 3, 2015 9:46:13 GMT -5
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Post by seblux on May 3, 2015 9:48:41 GMT -5
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Post by William on May 3, 2015 11:53:45 GMT -5
seblux, Thank you very much. I'll have a look at the information at the link posted. |
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Post by moike92 on May 3, 2015 12:59:19 GMT -5
Frank sounds like a good name.
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Post by William on May 3, 2015 14:31:00 GMT -5
seblux, Thanks again for the name change request form. I assume that I can send the completed form to the Ministry of Justice, or should I isntead send it to the Luxembourg City Hall? The form has "Ministry of Justice" written at the top but the blue text highlighted in the quote below seems to instruct applicants to contact the Luxembourg City Hall. Taken from the link above: |
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Post by seblux on May 3, 2015 15:31:20 GMT -5
I would suggest you ask directly to the people you have been in touch with already, they will be able to help
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Post by moike92 on May 3, 2015 15:35:03 GMT -5
xavier.drebenstedt.@mj.etat.lu
Email him^^
He has answered every question I have ever had, He speaks English very well. He works for the Ministry of Justice in Lux.
He should have an answer for you.
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Post by William on May 3, 2015 15:43:51 GMT -5
Thanks all. I will get in touch with the Ministry of Justice and ask about it.
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Post by moike92 on May 3, 2015 15:50:06 GMT -5
No problem.
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seblux
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Post by seblux on May 4, 2015 6:38:05 GMT -5
Yeah Xavier helped me big time too! The guy is a citizenship legend  |
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Post by moike92 on May 4, 2015 10:27:44 GMT -5
Yes he is an extremely helpful person. Surprisingly he answers every single one of my super long email full of random questions. Hahah.
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Post by Flavia on May 4, 2015 12:23:13 GMT -5
Interesting German first names are not common in Luxembourg. Indeed, I was searching for other family members still in Luxembourg and realized they all had French names like Pierre, Nicolas, Jean..
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