Civil Status
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Nationality
Recognition of the validity
Rectification of a record
Birth certificate substitution
Name, surname or gender
Stateless Persons
Nationality
Do you want to know if you meet the conditions for obtaining Belgian nationality and what are the steps to take? Do you want to regain Belgian nationality? Do you want to make a declaration of nationality for your child?
We can advise and assist you with the procedures for acquiring Belgian nationality or declaring your nationality.
Recognition of the validity of a civil status record
Have you adopted a child abroad and the Immigration Office refuses to recognise this child as a member of your family in Belgium? Do you want to apply for family reunification on the basis of a marriage celebrated abroad and the Immigration Office refuses to recognise the validity of your marriage in Belgium? Do you want to apply for family reunification for your child born abroad but the Immigration Office refuses to recognise your filiation with regard to the child?
Our firm can guide you through the procedures regarding the recognition of the validity of a civil status record before the Belgian courts.
Rectification and amendment of a civil record
Have you noticed an error in your marriage or birth certificate and would like to rectify it?
We will assist you with all the steps involved in rectifying or amending a civil status record.
Substitution of a birth certificate
Are you unable to obtain your birth certificate from the authorities of your country of origin?
Our firm can help you obtain a document equivalent to your birth certificate.
Change of name, surname, or gender
Would you like to change your name or surname? Do you have questions about the procedure to follow to change your gender?
We can answer all your questions and help you with the process.
Stateless Persons
Do you not hold any nationality and would like your status to be recognised? Have you been recognised as a stateless person and now wish to obtain Belgian nationality?
Our firm can advise you on the steps to undertake to have your stateless status recognised or to obtain Belgian nationality.
