What is the procedure for children to change their names? How many days will it take?

Legal analysis: Time limit for approval of renaming: 20 working days for police station, 0/5 working days for sub-bureau and county bureau. Change procedures: If you want to change your name, you can go to the local police station or the household registration window of the public security bureau, get the application form, provide the required information, and change your name after approval.

Legal basis: Article 18 of the Regulations on Household Registration in People's Republic of China (PRC) shall be handled in accordance with the following provisions:

1. When a person under the age of 18 needs to change his name, his parents or adopters shall apply to the household registration authority for registration of change;

2. When a person who has reached the age of 18 needs to change his name, he or she shall apply to the household registration authority for registration of change. Application materials for name change:

1, I or my parents apply;

2. Household registration book;

3. Reasons for name change and correction and relevant certificates.