The change in the order of Surname It is a right that governs in Chile since the promulgation of Law No. 21,334, in force since 2022. This regulation gives every person over 18 years of the possibility of investing the traditional order, first placing the maternal last name if you wish. With this advance, it seeks to recognize the equality of both family lineages and allow each citizen to choose how they want to appear legally before society.
Change Surnames in Chile
In addition to benefiting adults from Chilithe law establishes that parents can decide the order of Surname at the time of registering your first child or daughter. This choice will automatically apply to all children who are born later within the same family bond. The measure aims to maintain coherence in civil records and to strengthen the idea of equality between the surnames of both parents, without affecting the legal or filiatory rights of the children.
The process to modify the order of Surname It is carried out at the Civil Registry offices, prior time reservation in line with unique key. The day of the appointment, the person must present their identity card and complete the corresponding form according to their situation. This procedure is formalized in person, and the Civil Registry has an approximate period of 45 business days to communicate if the application was approved. Once authorized, the change is reflected in all the applicant’s official records.
Depending on the case, different forms must be presented to change the Surname:
- Of legal age without sons or daughters: Form C7.
- Of legal age with sons or daughters under 14: Form C7.
- Of legal age with sons or daughters between 14 and 18 years: forms C7 and C8 (the latter requires the consent of the child).
- These documents must be completed in the Civil Registry offices and delivered together with the current identity card.
The process of modification of the order of the Surname It does not have a direct cost, but it does generate expenses in the update of personal documents. The renewal of the identity card costs $ 3,820, while the passport has a value of $ 69,660. In addition, a mandatory publication must be paid in the Official Gazette: $ 5,100 for adults without children and $ 7,600 for those who do have them.
