Notifying Others of Your Name Change

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

Once you have changed your name and the Deed Poll process is complete, it is necessary to begin informing the relevant departments and organisations. There are many places that will need to be informed of you change of name; some will require site of the original Deed Poll or certified copy whilst others will only require a photocopy.

When you order your Deed Poll you will receive an information pack, advising you of who to notify of your name change. You will also be advised as to whether to send your original Deed Poll, certified copy or simply a photocopy. The following are a few of the main organisations most people will need to notify.

DVLA
Passport Office
Bank
Inland Revenue for tax purposes and National Insurance Card
Building Society
Doctor’s
Dentist
Optician
Utility companies for gas, water, electric
Telephone company
Finance and Loan companies
Private Health Company
Sports Clubs/Gym
Store card companies
Mail Order Companies
Employer
Land Registry
Local Authority/Register of Electors
Companies you hold shares in
Pensions Department
Car Insurance
Car Breakdown Cover
Internet Provider
TV licensing office
Mobile Phone contract company
Organisation, clubs and societies

When notifying organisations of your name change ensure you send a covering letting requesting that they update their records accordingly, and explaining you are enclosing your Deed Poll.

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