What is the procedure for changing a child's surname?

I see you have inquired about the child surname change procedure.

First, to change your child's surname and clan name to your husband's, you must file a petition for permission of surname and clan name change with the family court.

To file the petition, you must check the competent court.

The change petition can be filed with the family court having jurisdiction over the address of the case subject, that is, the child.

In this case, you must be able to sufficiently explain that the child surname change is necessary for the child's welfare.

The family court may also reflect the opinions of parents and the child in deciding whether to permit the change.

If you receive permission from the court to change the surname and clan name for the child's welfare, you can change it through reporting.

You should file a change report at the city hall, district office, town office, or village office having jurisdiction over the registered domicile or address within 1 month from the date of finalization of the trial.

The required documents at this time are as follows.

∙ Surname and clan name change report form
∙ 1 copy of the family court's permission ruling
∙ A copy of the reporter's identification document attached (only in case of mail reporting)
∙ The reporter's identification document if the reporter attended in person
(The submitter's identification document if the submitter attended)

If this surname and clan name change procedure feels complicated, getting help from a family specialist attorney is also a good way to proceed.