The UK Deed Poll Office

Should I travel whilst changing my name?

When changing your name you will need to apply to the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) for a new passport in your new name. When they receive your request and issue a new passport they will cancel your old one.

Therefore if you have travelled out on your old passport and you have also submitted a passport renewal order prior to travelling, then you may find you're unable to travel back if your old passport has been cancelled whilst you're away.

Furthermore you may find that some airlines will charge for or not allow the amendment of names on flight bookings (due to security implications). This could cause problems if you have changed the name on your passport and then find you are unable to change your flight booking.

We would recommend, that you submit your passport renewal order after you return or do so early enough to ensure that you will have your new passport before you leave, remembering to check first to ensure that your flight booking can be amended.

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