A comprehensive guide to changing

your name by Deed Poll in the UK

About Deed Polls

• What is a Deed Poll

• Deed of Change of Name

• Change of Name Deed

• Changing your Name by Usage

• Why is it Called a Deed Poll

• Who Can Apply for a Deed Poll

• Legalising a Deed Poll

Changing Your Name

• Choosing a New Name

• Documentary Evidence

• Updating your Passport

• Notifying Organisations

• Changing your Birth Certificate

• Tracing a Name Change

Reasons for a Name Change

• Reasons for a Change of Name

• Name Change upon Marriage

• Name Change upon Separation

• Name Change upon Divorce

• Name Change for Widows

• Name Change for Transsexuals

• Change a child's name

• Name Changes on Adoption

• Name Change for Civil Partners

Documentary Evidence when Changing Your Name

Time Saving Tip: The quickest and easiest way to change your name in the UK is to

Apply For Your Deed Poll Online.

It used to be the case that it was relatively simple to change your name by usage (simply using a new name). However now before a government department such as the Identity and Passport Service or the DVLA or will recognise a change of name they require to see documentary evidence that a change of name has taken place.

Documents that can be used as documentary evidence for a change of name include:

• Marriage Certificate
• Civil Partnership Certificate
• Decree Absolute Certificate
• Adoption Certificate
• Death Certificate

If you do not have any of the above documents you will need  to apply for a Deed Poll before you can get your documents such as your passport or driving license reissued in your new name. You will also be unable to change your bank or building society details without some form of documentary evidence.

Time Saving Tip: The quickest and easiest way to change your name in the UK is to

Apply For Your Deed Poll Online.

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