Can children change their surnames without divorce?

If a child's surname is not changed without divorce, the parents shall apply to the household registration authority for name change registration with a written application for name change, household registration book and relevant certificates. Minors with identity cards should bring their identity cards; Approved by the household registration authority.

legal ground

Article 18 of the Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Household Registration

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.