Civil Code Article 19

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

If one's right to use his name is infringed, one may apply to the court for removing of infringement and for damages for emotional distress.
中文原文 民法第19條
姓名權受侵害者,得請求法院除去其侵害,並得請求損害賠償。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.