The UK Deed Poll Office

Transsexual Name Change Advice

If you are a male to female or female to male transsexual you can change not only your name but also your title by Deed Poll. For example it is perfectly legal for Mr John Smith to become Mrs Sarah Jones or vice-versa.

You will be able to change your name and title on all your official records such as your bank accounts, Passport etc.

Applying for a Deed Poll to change your name and title is straightforward and you can do so by completing the Adult order form on our website.

When completing the order form you simply need to select your desired new title from the list of available options.

Please note changing your title does not effect your gender status, this can only be changed via the Gender Recognition Panel website: www.grp.gov.uk.

The Gender Recognition Panel assesses orders from transsexual people for legal recognition of the gender in which they now live.

The Panel was set up under the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and ensures that transsexual people can enjoy the rights and responsibilities appropriate to their acquired gender.

Related Pages:

• Who can apply for a Deed Poll?
• What is the Deed Poll process?

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