Section 31, The National Civil Registration Act, 2016

(1) Upon adoption, the child’s given name shall bedetermined by the court in accordance with the adopters’ request and if the child has attained 14 years of age, the child’s consent shall also be required when changing his name. (2) When adoption is terminated by the court, the adopted person shall have his name restored as prior to his adoption. 20 21 Civil Register. Civil registration data. Names of citizens. Names given upon adoption (3) With the consent of the adopter or under compelling circumstances the court may allow the adopted person to retain the name given at adoption.