After a wedding or divorce, some Belarusians decide to change their surname. But the procedure itself is only part of the expenses: after that, they will need to replace their passport, and if necessary, a driver's license. In 2026, a separate surname change costs 90 rubles. We'll figure out how much document renewal will cost.

How much does it cost to change a surname after a wedding

If a spouse or partner takes the second half of the surname directly at the time of marriage registration, there is no need to pay separately for changing the surname.

But if the decision to change the surname comes after the wedding - for example, several years later - a separate procedure at the State Registration Center (ZAGS) will be required. The state duty consists of 2 basic amounts, or 90 rubles. This includes the issuance of the corresponding certificate.

How much does it cost to replace a passport, ID card, and driver's license

After an official change of surname, documents that contain the previous data need to be updated.

For an adult citizen of Belarus, the cost of a regular document exchange is:

• 45 rubles - passport replacement;
• 67.50 rubles - ID card exchange;
• 90 rubles - driver's license exchange.

Thus, if after a self-initiated surname change the regular passport is replaced, total expenses will be at least 135 rubles.

If the addition requires exchanging driver's licenses, the amount will increase to 225 rubles. When issuing an ID card instead of a passport, the expenses will be different: 90 rubles for the surname change and 67.50 rubles for the document exchange.

This calculation does not take into account possible additional expenses, such as a medical certificate for the driver's license.

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