The UK Deed Poll Office

Knowledge Base

In this section of our website you will find answers to questions relating to all aspects of changing your name by Deed Poll.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 318 0245 or you can also speak to us via live chat and email during office hours.

General Questions:

1. Why is it called a Deed Poll?
2. What is a Deed Poll?
3. Why do I need a Deed Poll?
4. Who can apply for a Deed Poll?
5. Can I change my child's name?
6. Is my choice of name restricted?
7. Are Deed Polls centrally registered?
8. How do I revert to my maiden name?
9. Can I change my birth certificate?
10. Can I get a copy of my Deed Poll?
11. Why do people change their names?
12. What is the Deed Poll process?
13. Can I change my National Insurance number?
14. What is a statutory declaration?
15. Does changing my name affect my credit score?
16. Who can be my witnesses?
17. Can I change my educational certificates?
18. How do I change my surname?
19. Should I travel whilst changing my name?
20. How do I change my middle name?
21. How do I revert to my birth name?
22. How do I change my title?
23. Can I trace a person's name change?
24. Who should I inform of my name change?

Updating Your Details:

1. How do I change the name on my Title Deeds?
2. How do I change the name on my TV Licence?
3. How do I change the name on my NS&I details?
4. How do I change the name on my National Insurance records?
5. How do I change the name on my AA or RAC details?
6. How do I change the name on my bank account?
7. How do I change the name on my local authority details?
8. How do I change the name on my Passport?
9. How do I change the name on my driving licence?
10. How do I change my name with my employer?
11. How do I change my name with my ISP?
12. How do I change my name with my mobile phone company?

Guides:

1. General Name Change Guide
2. Name Change upon Marriage (Women)
3. Name Change upon Marriage (Men)
4. Name Change upon Civil Partnership
5. Name Change upon Separation (Women)
6. Name Change upon Divorce (Women)
7. Name Change upon being Widowed
8. Name Change upon Adoption (Children)
9. A Guide to Enrolling your Deed Poll
10. Choosing a Deed Poll Service
11. Giving a Deed Poll as a Gift
12. Transsexual Name Change Advice
13. Name Change in Scotland
14. Changing a Child's Name without full Consent

Articles:

1. Top Ten Boy and Girl Names
2. Celebrity Name Changes
3. Legally Change your Name by Deed Poll
4. Top Five 'Name Change Myths'

Related Pages:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Deed Poll 'How To' Presentation
• Deed Poll 101
• Deed Poll Overview