Scotland - Can I register any surname at birth e.g. Differs to parents.?

[Sheera1]

Hi,

I am due in 7 weeks. DP and I were meant to get married but didn't due to covid so I currently have my maiden name and marrying next year.

DP has one surname with his bio dad's name but sent off a name change request in March as changing it to a double barrelled surname which is is step-dad's surname and his bio dad surname.

This is the name I will take when married next year but the name change office has been shut since March and none of their numbers connect. So it is looking unlikely this will be DP's surname by the birth.

Can we give the child the surname that we will take once the office is changing names again e.g. the double barrelled surname even though neither of the parents have this surname yet?

We don't want to change the baby's name later on once the name change is through. It is a faff and costs money.

You can give whatever surname you choose

In Scotland though?

Yes

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/family/birth-certificates-and-changing-your-name-s/birth-certificates-s/

Doesn't even need to have either of your surnames as you can call the baby whatever name you want

Thank you. I was googling for ages. It does seem to suggest any surname but doesn't explicitly say that. Says thebmum can chose the dad's surname if she wishes even if they are not married, but doesn't explicitly state any surname you wish e.g. not either parent?

Will give citizens advice a call but this looks hopeful. Thank you

Yes you definitely can. In a post birth faze I wanted to change all our names to something new.

Yes you can.

Thanks all