# Ecuador Records 113,849 Name Change and Correction Requests in 2026

Pichincha leads Ecuador with nearly 5,000 name change requests in 2026.

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In 2026, Pichincha province recorded the highest number of name change or rectification requests in Ecuador with a total of 4,996 cases. [^1]

The Civil Registry of Ecuador recorded 113,849 name changes and corrections between 2024 and August 2026. [^2]

Guayas province ranked second with 4,866 name change or rectification requests, followed by Manabí with 2,431 requests. [^3]

The province of Pichincha led the national rankings with 4,996 name change and correction procedures. [^4]

As of August 2026, 26,053 name change and rectification requests have been processed in 2026. [^5]

Name changes are voluntary rights for adults, while corrections are intended to fix typographical or spelling errors. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. In 2026, Pichincha province recorded the highest number of name change or rectification requests in Ecuador with a total of 4,996 cases. (El Universo, News)
2. The Civil Registry of Ecuador recorded 113,849 name changes and corrections between 2024 and August 2026. (Diario Expreso, News)
3. Guayas province ranked second with 4,866 name change or rectification requests, followed by Manabí with 2,431 requests. (El Universo, News)
4. The province of Pichincha led the national rankings with 4,996 name change and correction procedures. (Diario Expreso, News)
5. As of August 2026, 26,053 name change and rectification requests have been processed in 2026. (El Universo, News)
6. Name changes are voluntary rights for adults, while corrections are intended to fix typographical or spelling errors. (Diario Expreso, News)

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