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Section 56.3
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56.3. A substitution of the usual given name produces its effects from the 15th day after the publication of the notice of substitution of the usual given name in accordance with the rules determined by government regulation.
However, the substitution produces its effects from the day of the alteration of the register of civil status in the following situations where publication is not required:
(1) a special exemption from publication has been granted by the Minister of Justice for reasons of general interest;
(2) it is clear that the change requested relates to a modification of the person’s gender identity; or
(3) the change requested concerns a child under 6 months of age.
In force: 2023-06-08
56.3. A substitution of the usual given name produces its effects from the 15th day after the publication of the notice of substitution of the usual given name in accordance with the rules determined by government regulation.
However, the substitution produces its effects from the day of the alteration of the register of civil status in the following situations where publication is not required:
(1) a special exemption from publication has been granted by the Minister of Justice for reasons of general interest;
(2) it is clear that the change requested relates to a modification of the person’s gender identity; or
(3) the change requested concerns a child under 6 months of age.
