Example of proof of father’s agreement to change surname after divorce

Legal analysis: Public Security Bureau Police Station: My daughter’s name on the household registration book is, female, Han nationality, born on the same day, ID number:. Now, I formally submit an application to your firm in text form to change my daughter’s name. Reason for name change: Due to the careless naming at the time, the name used for household registration has not been used. From kindergarten until now, when she is about to enter the sixth grade of elementary school, the name Zhang Ziwei has been used. In order to ensure the continuity of my daughter’s school status, it will be convenient in the future. For further education and employment, please submit a written application for name change. I know that this will bring extra work to your firm, but I am still willing to ask your firm to approve my application to change my daughter’s name. Thank you! I hereby apply. Year, month and day.

Legal basis: Article 18 of the "Household Registration Regulations of the People's Republic of China" If a citizen changes his or her name, it shall be handled in accordance with the following provisions:

Article 1 Under the age of 18 When a person needs to change his or her name, the person or his/her parents or adopter shall apply to the household registration authority for change registration.

Article 2: When a person over the age of 18 needs to change his or her name, the person or his or her parents or adopters shall apply to the household registration authority for change registration. Apply for change of registration.