Last updated Oct 16th, 2026
Name Change
Register a change of name with the civil authority and follow the update through.
Processing time: 2 to 6 weeks
São Tomé & Príncipe
Overview
This service registers a change of name with the São Tomé and Príncipe civil authority. It is used after a marriage, a divorce, or another change the authority recognizes. Updating the passport or national card to the new name is a separate step, and we can quote it once the register is updated.
We prepare the filing and follow it until the authority records the new name.
What's included
- A check of the paper that supports the new name
- Filing the change with the civil authority
- Follow-up until the register is updated
- A note on the passport or card update that should follow
Documents
What to send
Passport
The passport still in the previous name.
Proof of marital status
The marriage or divorce record, if that is the reason for the change.
Birth certificate
Your birth record, if the authority asks for it.
Sworn affidavits
A declaration, if the authority asks for one.
Process
- Send the current passport and the paper that shows the new name.
- We prepare the filing and send the quote.
- The change is lodged with the civil authority.
- We confirm once the new name is on the register.
Fees
Price on request
You receive a quote before any filing starts. It separates the CitizenX fee from government charges, courier costs, and legalization. Those extras are added only when they apply, and only after you approve them.
Government and third-party charges are confirmed in the quote when they apply.
Questions
Not in this filing. Once the name is on the register, we can quote the passport or card update.
Usually no. We say so if the authority wants you there to sign.
You approve the quote before the change is filed.
Name Change
Price on request