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An Affidavit For Name Change In Birth Certificate is a crucial legal document required when an individual needs to modify their name in their German birth certificate. This document is necessary for various situations, including correction of spelling errors, gender transitions, adoption-related changes, or other legally justified name modifications. The affidavit must comply with German civil law requirements, particularly the Personenstandsgesetz (Civil Status Act) and Namensänderungsgesetz (Name Change Act). It serves as a formal sworn statement that must be notarized and submitted to the relevant Standesamt (Civil Registry Office). The document contains detailed personal information, specific requested changes, and reasons for the modification, along with any supporting documentation. It's particularly important in cases involving international elements, where additional authentication or translation may be required.

1. Declaration Header: Formal header stating this is an affidavit (eidesstattliche Versicherung) including the date and place of execution

2. Declarant Information: Complete details of the person making the affidavit including current full name, date of birth, place of birth, current address, and identification document details

3. Birth Certificate Details: Information about the current birth certificate including registration office, registration number, and date of registration

4. Requested Changes: Clear statement of the current name as it appears in the birth certificate and the requested new name, with specific details about which parts of the name are to be changed

5. Reasons for Change: Detailed explanation of the grounds for requesting the name change, including any supporting facts or circumstances

6. Legal Declaration: Formal statement confirming that all information provided is true and correct, made under penalty of perjury

7. Signature Block: Space for signature, date, and place of signing, with required notarial attestation elements