Overview

• Klein formally initiated her name-change request at the Standesamt in July 2025, over seven months after her divorce from Peter Klein became official.
• German regulations require her to supply a birth certificate, registry extracts, a police clearance certificate and proof of income before approval.
• She says the Katzenberger name links her to two children and two grandchildren who already bear the surname.
• Her fiancé Stefan Braun endorses her efforts and she plans to keep the Katzenberger name even after they marry.
• The extensive documentation and procedural steps have already delayed the process beyond her initial expectations.