It is possible, but only from the age of 15. In accordance with Article 2 of the Law on the Change of a Given Name, Surname and Nationality Record of Latvia, a person who is a citizen of the Republic of Latvia, a non-citizen or who has been granted the status of a stateless person in the Republic of Latvia, may change his/her name or surname (name and surname) if he/she has reached the age of 15 and, if so, the following reasons exist:
1) the name or surname hinders the person’s integration into society;
2) the person wishes to add another name to the name entered in the birth registration book. The name entered first in the register is considered the primary name;
3) the person wishes to receive or add to his/her surname the surname of his/her spouse;
4) the person wishes to receive his/her surname in a direct ascending line;
5) the person wishes to restore his/her birth or maiden name;
6) the person’s gender has changed;
7) one of the minor’s parents or both parents have been convicted of committing an intentional, serious or especially serious crime;
8) the person wishes to receive the mother’s or father’s surname.
A minor between the ages of 15 and 18 submits a written application to the civil registry office with the consent of the parents or guardians.
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