I want to change my name. Can I still change it to my previous name? I have changed my name once and now want to return it to my previous name? Is it impossible to change it?

You can change your name back to your previous name. To change your name, you need to go to the place where you have your registered residence.

The legal basis is:

Articles 17 and 18 of the "Household Registration Regulations of the People's Republic of China" stipulate that:

If the name needs to be changed I apply to the police station where the household registration is located, and write down the reasons for the name change, and go to the household registration office of the local police station to apply. If the household registration authority deems it necessary, it can ask the applicant for proof of the change or correction.

When a person under the age of 18 needs to change his name, he or his parents or adopters must apply for change registration to the household registration authority. If you are over 18 years old, you must apply for change registration to the household registration authority.

The materials that need to be prepared are as follows:

1. Original and copy of household registration book and ID card.

2. Change application.

3. Letter of proof of name change issued by the unit (street office or school).

After the above materials are prepared, they are submitted to the household registration department of the police station. Then the police station conducts its own investigation and review, and after confirming that they are correct, reports them to the local branch for re-examination. Also, the previous name will be reflected in the "Previous Name" column on the household registration page.

Submit materials:

1. The "Approval Form for Change and Correction of Household Registration Items" and the applicant's written report have been filled in as required. (Original copies will be received)

2. "Household Registration Book" (for collective households, please provide the address page of the collective "Household Registration Book" and the applicant's "Permanent Household Registration Card") and "Resident Identity Card". (Submit the original for verification and receive a copy at the same time)

3. If you work in agencies, groups, schools, enterprises, institutions, etc., provide proof of change approved by the human resources department of your unit (in the "Change of Household Registration Items") If the "Correction Application Approval Form" is added with the opinion of agreeing to the change and stamped with the official seal, it will be deemed to be a valid certificate). (Receive the original copy)

If enrolling in a kindergarten (daycare), provide proof of consent of the school (kindergarten) for the change (if the "Approval Form for Change and Correction of Household Registration Items" is added with an opinion on the change and stamped with the official seal, it will be deemed valid. prove). (Receive the original)

If you are unemployed or working in agriculture, provide proof that the village (neighborhood) committee where you are located agrees to the change (if you add the opinion of agreeing to the change and stamp the official seal in the "Approval Form for Change and Correction of Household Registration Items", it will be regarded as for valid proof). (receive original)