How long does it take to change my name and ID card?

The whole process of changing the name and ID card takes several weeks to several months.

First, the stage of preparing materials

First, you need to prepare all relevant application materials. These materials include but are not limited to: original ID card, application form for renaming, household registration certificate, recent bareheaded color photos, etc. The specific required materials vary from region to region, so it is recommended to consult and confirm with the household registration management department of the local public security organ before handling them.

Second, the application submission stage

After preparing the materials, submit an application for renaming to the local police station or the household registration management department of the public security organ. When submitting an application, you need to fill in the relevant application form and attach the required materials. After submitting the application, the staff will conduct a preliminary examination to confirm whether the materials are complete and meet the requirements.

Third, the approval stage.

After the application materials are submitted, they will enter the examination and approval stage. The approval process includes verifying the application materials, investigating the identity of the applicant and verifying the reasons for renaming. The approval time varies from region to region, and it may take weeks to months. In the meantime, applicants need to wait patiently and pay attention to the approval progress at any time.

Fourth, the stage of obtaining a new ID card.

If the application is approved, the applicant will be informed to go to the designated place to collect the new ID card. When you apply for a new ID card, you need to bring the original ID card and related receipts. After obtaining a new ID card, the original ID card will be cancelled, and the applicant needs to use the new ID card to handle related affairs in time.

To sum up:

The time required to change the name and ID card varies according to the region, specific conditions and procedures, and the whole process may take several weeks to several months. In the process of processing, the applicant needs to prepare all relevant materials and submit the application as required. The approval process may take some time, and applicants need to wait patiently. Once the application is approved, the applicant will be able to obtain a new ID card and use it to handle related affairs.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Identity Card Law

Article 7 provides that:

Citizens shall, within three months from the date of reaching the age of sixteen, apply to the public security organ where their permanent residence is located for a resident identity card. Citizens under the age of 16 shall apply for resident identity cards by guardians.

Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Household Registration

Article 18 stipulates:

Citizens who change their names shall be handled in accordance with the following provisions:

(a) 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;

(two) when a person who has reached the age of eighteen needs to change his name, he shall apply to the household registration authority for registration of change.