Ecuador Civil Registry records 113,849 name changes since 2024

Between 2024 and August 2026, the Civil Registry of Ecuador recorded 113,849 procedures for the change or rectification of names. The annual breakdown shows 47,482 procedures in 2024, 40,314 in 2025, and 26,053 between January and August 2026.

In 2026, the highest number of requests occurred in the Pichincha province with 4,996 procedures, followed by Guayas with 4,866 and Manabí with 2,431.

The registry distinguishes between a name change, which is a voluntary right for adults to modify or reorder their names, and a rectification, which is used to correct typographical or spelling errors. The cost for a name change is $12.00, while a rectification costs $4.00. These services are free for individuals with a disability of 30% or higher. The process requires presenting an identity card, proof of payment, and a completed form at any national Civil Registry agency.