Change of Name Deed

Time Saving Tip: The quickest and easiest way to change your name is to Apply For Your Deed Poll Online.

A change of name deed is a legal document that enables one to formally change their name. It is more formally called a Deed of Change of Name or often simply a Deed Poll.

A change of name deed acts as evidence that a person has changed their legal name. Without the sight of such a deed or similar documentary evidence a change of name will seldom be recognised by a government department, company or organisation.

As a change of name deed is a legal instrument it is required to be signed and witnessed before it is effective. Once a person has done this (signed it the deed in the presence of a witness) they are required to abandon the use of their former name and use their new name at all times.

This involves having the executed change of name deed sent off to all UK government departments, companies and organisations so that their records can be updated.

This should be done as soon after the change of name deed has been executed as possible.

Apply online to change your name by Deed Poll or call 0800 983 0143 for more information.

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About Deed Polls	Changing Your Name	Reasons for a Name Change
What is a Deed Poll	Choosing a New Name	Reasons for a Change of Name
Deed of Change of Name	Documentary Evidence	Name Change upon Marriage
Change of Name Deed	Notifying Organisations	Name Change upon Separation
Changing your Name by Usage	Change a child's name	Name Change upon Divorce
Why is it Called a Deed Poll	Parental Responsibility	Name Change for Widows
Who Can Apply for a Deed Poll	Tracing a Name Change	Transsexuals
Legalising a Deed Poll	Updating your Passport	Adding a Middle Name
Name Change by Statutory Declaration	Changing your Birth Certificate	Adoption
Name Change in Scotland	Famous Name Changes	Name Change for Civil Partners