Individuals and families
Adding, correcting or removing a surname
Sometimes the surname shown in your records does not match your actual situation. In these cases, the firm advises you in the relevant court proceedings to add, correct or remove a surname. It also handles the necessary court formalities before the Registro Civil (Civil Registry) so that your legal identity reflects your actual situation.
- Format
- At the office, by phone or on WhatsApp
- Information reviewed in
- September 2026
Who is it for?
- People whose registered surname does not match their actual situation.
- People who need to add a surname to their entry in the Registro Civil.
- People who need to correct or remove a surname shown in their records.
- Families seeking to adjust the surname of one of their members.
What we do
- We listen to your case and advise you on whether an addition, a correction or a removal of a surname applies.
- We review the documents you have available.
- We advise you during the court proceedings to add, correct or remove a surname.
- We handle the necessary court formalities before the Registro Civil.
- We keep you informed about the progress of each stage.
How the process works
- ConsultationYou tell us which surname you want to add, correct or remove, and why. We explain how we handle this type of case.
- Document reviewWe review the documents you have. With that information, we determine whether an addition, a correction or a removal of a surname applies.
- FilingWe prepare what is needed and start the court proceedings appropriate to your situation.
- Follow-upWe support you through the court proceedings and the formalities before the Registro Civil. We keep you informed of every development.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between adding, correcting and removing a surname?
Put simply: an addition adds a surname, a correction fixes a surname that appears incorrectly, and a removal deletes a surname. During the consultation, we look at which one applies to your case.
How does the firm handle these cases?
We advise you in the court proceedings to add, correct or remove a surname, as appropriate to your case. We also handle the necessary court formalities before the Registro Civil so that your legal identity reflects your actual situation.
Can you guarantee the outcome?
No. This is a court proceeding, and the decision rests with the court. What we do is explain your situation clearly and support you at every stage of the process.
This page provides general information and does not replace advice on your case. Laws and requirements may change; we confirm them at the consultation.