The Civil Code allows a person to change his/her name, to have a name added, to correct misspelled names, to remove a name. However, the change of name can only be requested from the judge on the basis of justified reasons. A person whose use of his/her name is disputed may file a lawsuit for the determination of his/her right. As a result of the lawsuit, the change of name shall be registered and announced in the civil registry.

In the event of a typographical error in a person's first or last name, a name / surname correction lawsuit can be filed. However, certain conditions must be met for a name / surname change to be made and can only be made through an application to the court.

Since such lawsuits filed pursuant to the relevant article of the Turkish Civil Code and the Population Services Law No. 5490 are related to rights closely attached to the person, it is not possible to change the name of a dead person in this way.