Change of name deed poll - guidance

This guidance is for an adult change of name only. If you want to change a child's name, please consult a solicitor.

Change of name deed poll – digital download service

Order you change of name deed poll and we will send the completed document direct to your inbox within minutes.

Download and print your deed poll. Follow our simple instructions to sign and witness your document.

Use it to evidence your change of name with any government department, including:

[icon name=”file-invoice” prefix=”fas”] HM Land registry

[icon name=”plane” prefix=”fas”] UK Passport office

[icon name=”car” prefix=”fas”] DVLA

Changing your name after separation or divorce

The rules can be confusing. Here is a quick summary:

Informal change of name

Tell people you have changed your name and ask them to call you by your new chosen name.

You don’t actually need any kind of document to change your name informally in this way.

You can legally start using a new name (or go back to your pre-married name) verbally without any official paperwork.

Advantages

• No paperwork;
• no fuss;
• no cost.

Disadvantages

• Official documents will not match your known by name.
• Constantly having to explain why your name doesn’t match any official documents.

 

Change of name deed