The UK Deed Poll Office

Is my choice of name restricted?

You can change your name to anything you like as long as you are not changing your name to commit illegal activities i.e fraud. However we will not accept orders with names that do not include at least one first name and one surname. In addition orders will not be accepted for names that:

• Are impossible to pronounce
• Contain symbols or numbers
• Contain punctuation other than hyphens and apostrophes
• May lead people to believe you have a title i.e. Lord, Lady, Doctor etc
• Contain offensive and or racist content

If you hold a PhD or you are a doctor or dentist and wish to change your title from Mr to Dr then please either fax us a copy of your PhD certificate or enter your GMC/GDC number when ordering.

Related Pages:

• Order Now
• What is the Deed Poll process?

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