HOW TO CHANGE YOUR NAME
1. Passport Change of Name
2. Driving Licence Change of Name
3. After Marriage Name Change
4. Change or Add Middle Name
5. Change of Name – After Divorce
6. Change of Forename
7. Change of Surname
8. Double-barrelled surnames
9. Age Requirements
It is a simple and fast process to change your name by a Deed Poll.
Follow the below simple steps to change your name stress-free.
Step 1: Complete our simple application form to apply for an Adult Deed Poll or Child Deed Poll and pay with our secure payment system.
Step 2: All orders placed before 3 PM (Mon-Fri) will be processed the same day and dispatched within two working days.
Step 3: Execute your deed poll in the presence of a witness
Step 4: Report your change of name to the relevant organisations and institutions.
We are your go to place to change your name via a simple and fast process. We are proud to be by your side to assist you in your name changing journey. If you have any questions about your Deed Poll application, please do not hesitate to contact us.
KEY INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO MAKE AN APPLICATION:
- SIMPLE AND SECURE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:
Click on Apply which will direct you to the application form and secure payment page. You will need to provide the relevant information about your name change and pay for our service. You will receive an email confirmation of your order by email. All orders placed before 3 PM (Mon to Fri) will be processed the same day and sent within 2 working days by First Class Post.
- WHEN YOUR DEED POLL ARRIVE IN THE POST:
Your Deed poll will arrive in the post with the additional copies which you have ordered. You will be sent a guide on how to properly execute your Deed Poll and a list of organisations/institutions which you should consider notifying of your name change.
- EXECUTE YOUR DEED POLL:
You should sign, date, and have your deed poll witnessed. Please refer to our instructions when executing your deed poll to avoid making any mistakes.
We are proud to assist you in your name changing journey. Your Deed Poll will be printed on a high-quality paper and sent to you in a plain envelope within two working days by First Class Post. We guarantee that your Deed Poll will be accepted by government departments and relevant institutions subject to our terms and conditions.
Legally change your name in your passport
Please see the information you need to know about changing your name on your UK passport.
Applying for a new British Passport
The application process for applying for a new British passport is simple.
You can apply for a new passport online or through a paper application. You should be able to obtain a paper application from your local post office and even decided to use their Check and Send services.
Documents Required to change your name
Complete the application form, provide photos, and other requested documents and a deed poll to change your name in addition to an extra document confirming your new name.
Please note that you may need a deed poll to change your name in your passport for a passport name change. If you have used a deed poll to change your name, then you will need an additional document in your new name to prove that you have adopted your new name and that it is genuine. This may include a document from the following:
- HMRC Tax record
- Bank statement
- Medical record
- Government issued letter
- Driving Licence
Please note that if you are dual national, you may have to check with the embassy of your other nationality for an concerns or implications a change of name may have.
How to change your child’s passport name?
Here you will read about some key information about how to change your child’s passport name and what documents you may need in doing so.
You will need a deed poll to change your child’s passport name, and this must be sent with your child’s passport application.
You may need to do the following to change your child’s passport name:
- Step 1: Apply for a deed poll
- Step 2: Update your child’s name on NHS, school records, etc.
- Step 3: apply for a new passport
- Step 4: Provide the following documents:
- Deed Poll name change certificate
- Proof of the use of new name on NHS records, School records, etc.
- Consent from the person with parental responsibility
- Passport size photos (if applying online, you can simply upload the photo with the application)
- You may need a referee to confirm your or your child’s identity
For further details, please use the below information:
How to contact the HM Passport Office
The passport advice line is set up by HM Passport Office for people who need help with the application process, or for those who have any complaints.
Phone number: 0300 222 0000
From outside the UK: +44 (0) 300 222 0000
By textphone: 18001 0300 222 0222
Operating hours:
Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 8 PM
Weekends and public holidays: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Postal address:
Her Majesty’s Passport Office
PO Box 767
Southport
PR8 9PW
To submit query to the Passport office online, please click on online inquiry form for help with your application.
How to change your name in your driving licence?
If you want to change your name in your driving licence, then you will need a legal document showing proof of your name change, our office is here to help!
Our simple application process will help you to apply for a deed poll.
Follow the following steps to legally change your name:
Step 1: Apply for our Adult Deed Poll
Step 2: The D1 application form
Step 3: Your photocard driving licence and the paper counterpart
You should send the above for cars and motorcycles to the DVLA. However, please note that you will have to complete the D2 form to change your name for a lorry or bus licence.
For more information visit the “Change the name or gender on your driving licence” on the official GOV.UK website
How to change your name after marriage
It is entirely your personal decision whether to change your name after marriage or not but if you do then see below the process on how to change your name!
The good news is that you do not need a deed poll to change your name after getting married in the UK because your marriage certificate will suffice to update your name on official documents so long as your marriage certificate shows the following:
- Your maiden name
- Your spouse’s last name that your adopting
If you have lost your marriage certificate, please click here click here for more information on obtaining a copy of your marriage certificate.
Alternatively, you can apply for a deed poll to legally change your name.
What is a Deed Poll?
A deed poll is kind of an official legal document which enables you to officially change any part of your (or your child’s) name: you can add a new name, remove an existing name, change the spelling of your names or even adopt a completely new name altogether, the choice is entirely yours.
Using a deed poll issued by us you will be able to get all important documents and records, including your passport, driving license and bank account, updated to show your new name, etc.
Your new deed poll will confirm the following:
- You’ve given up your old name
- You’ve started using a new name
- The date you started using your new name
How to add or change your middle name?
You can simply apply to change to add or remove a middle name.
When You Decide To Add A Middle Name!
However, please carefully consider your new middle as it must not fall within the prohibited category as follows:
- Be impossible to pronounce or very long.
- Includes numbers or symbols.
- Be vulgar, offensive or blasphemous.
- Promote criminal activities and racial or religious hatred.
- Be a trademark or be subject to copyright.
- If you are picking a title, it has to be a British accepted title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, and Mx)
- For Home Office applications, include diacritical marks (accents, cedillas, circumflexes, umlauts, etc).
When you decide to drop a middle name
You do not have to have a reason to drop your middle name. It could be that you just don’t like it or it is difficult to pronounce!
You can simply drop your middle name by completing our simple deed poll application
However, please note that you will still need to change your name in all your official documents by submitted the signed and witnessed deed poll certificate to the relevant department or organisation.
Ready to add or drop a middle name? Look no further and click on Apply Now!
How to change your name before or after a divorce?
Good news is that if your divorce has not finalised and you would like to revert to your maiden name then you can use our simple and stress-free application form to apply for your deed poll to legally change your name.
You will not need a deed poll if your divorce is finalised, and you have received your decree absolute.
To revert to your maiden name. You may need the following:
- Decree absolute
- Marriage certificate
- Birth certificate
- Signed written statement that you are reverting to your maiden name
How to change your forenames?
You can change any part of your name. This includes your forename.
You can use our simple process to change your forename!
If you have parental responsibility, then you can also change the forename of your child.
How to change your surname?
Just like you can change your forename, you can also change your surname in the United Kingdom.
If you want to change the surname of your child and you have parental responsibility, then you can do so by simply making an application and we will issue with a certified deed poll.
Use our simple form to apply to legally change your surname.
Please note that if you are over 16 years old and above, you should make an adult application. You can use our service to issue you a deed poll which you can use to update your name in your passport, driving licence and other documentations.
Create a double-barrelled surname?
You can create a double-barrelled surname by combining your surname with your partner’s surname by using a hyphen (-) or by adding the second name to an existing surname.
If you decide that you want to have a double-barrelled surname, then look no further because a Deed Poll is a legal document through which you can formally change your name.
Age requirements to change your name
You can legally change your name if you are 16 years of age or over, unless there are related court orders or legal restrictions in place against you, or you intend to deceive someone.
A Deed Poll is accepted by all government bodies and other organisations for all purposes within the UK. Your Deed Poll will need to be signed and dated, and also witnessed.
For anyone under the age of 16 years old, they will need a formal consent from the person or persons with parental responsibility. As long as those with parental responsibilities agree to the change of name then there shouldn’t be any issue when it comes to updating the child’s name in documentations.