What is meant by birth name?

In general, your birth name is the surname you were given when you were born. When you marry someone, you have the right to assume your partner's surname as your new surname. However, your birth name does not change.

As the testimonies of the CCVX usually remain valid for many years, we ask you to enter your birth name instead of your partner's name, even if you use the latter in your everyday life. This will ensure that your testimony keeps its validity in the unhoped-for event that you get divorced in the future.