The rule for the change of name is that it can only be done once. However, the Constitutional Court in judgment C-114 of 2017, established an exception for those cases in which there is a clear and sufficient constitutional justification for the change of name again, such as the need to harmonise gender identity or to avoid discriminatory practices. Additionally, if the name change is made when the person is a minor, the law reserves the right to a new name change once he or she comes of age.












