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Article 61-3 of the French Civil Code

Any change of name of a child over the age of thirteen requires his or her personal consent where the change does not result from the establishment or modification of a parent-subsidiary relationship.

The establishment or modification of a parent-subsidiary relationship does not, however, entail a change of surname for children of full age unless they give their consent.

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Article 61-3

Tout changement de nom de l’enfant de plus de treize ans nécessite son consentement personnel lorsque ce changement ne résulte pas de l’établissement ou d’une modification d’un lien de filiation.

L’établissement ou la modification du lien de filiation n’emporte cependant le changement du nom de famille des enfants majeurs que sous réserve de leur consentement.

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