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Art. 39 Federal Act on Private International Law (PILA)

PILA; Chapter 2 Natural Persons; 3. Change of name occurred abroad
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Art. 39 PILA

A change of name occurred abroad is recognised in Switzerland if it is valid in the state of domicile or in the state of citizenship of the applicant.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (4)

A-4508/2024 (Art. 39 IPRG)
Recognition of Somali Passport Name Change in Switzerland
Used to determine that a name change abroad is recognized in Switzerland if it is valid in the applicant's country of residence or home country.
VB.2016.00302 · zh (Art. 39 IPRG)
Recognition of Foreign Name Change Registration
The court likely used this provision concerning name law, as it is cited and the case is about a name change.
11.2008.135 · ti (art. 39 LDIP)
Surname Dispute After Foreign Name Change
Cited in the reasoning as the relevant article concerning the recognition of name changes abroad.
VB.2016.00302 · zh (Art. 39 IPRG)
Federal Authority v. Name Registration Appeal on Foreign Name Change Proof
This provision was cited as a basis related to the recognition or legal effect of the foreign name change.