You have the right to complain about the refusal to register (or change) a child’s name, if you believe that your (or child’s) right to a private and family life, or any other human rights have been violated.
Refusal to register (or change) a child’s name
The administrative unit may refuse the registration (or change) of your child’s name if the name you have chosen does not conform to certain legal requirements. You can challenge this decision with an appeal at the ministry of internal affairs, and in case you are unsuccessful, at the Administrative Court. The procedure and time-limits for the appeal should be indicated in the decision.
Application
In your application to the ministry and potentially to the Administrative Court, you should:
- refer to the contested decision, indicating the authority which issued it and its number and date
- explain why the name you have chosen corresponds to the registration requirements for a person’s name
- add all relevant documents that substantiate your request, if there are any
You can learn more about the legal requirements for your application in the General Administrative Procedure Act and Administrative Dispute Act.