The UK Deed Poll Office

Who should I inform of my name change?

When you change your name you must contact all those who hold personal records about you. This may include for example; Government departments such as the Passport Office or financial institutions such as banks.

You will need to send your Deed Poll to all concerned (photocopies are not acceptable to Government departments) so we recommend that you order extra original copies of your Deed when completing the order form on our website.

Please see below for a list of common places you may need to contact depending on your circumstances:

• Employer (see 'How do I change my name with my employer?' for more info)
• The Inland Revenue (see 'How do I change the name on my National Insurance card?' for more info)
• School, College or University
• Doctor
• Dentist
• DVLA (see 'How do I change the name on my driving licence?' for more info)
• Passport Office (see 'How do I change the name on my Passport?' for more info)
• Bank (see 'How do I change the name on my bank account?' for more info)
• Building Society (i.e. mortgage, savings accounts etc)
• Utility companies (water, electricity, gas etc)
• Telephone company
• Mobile phone company (How do I change my name with my mobile phone company? for more info)
• Council Tax and Register of Electors (see 'How do I change the name on my local authority details?' for more info)
• HM Land Registry (see 'How do I change the name on my Title Deeds?' for more info)
• TV Licensing office (see ' How do I change the name on my TV Licence?' for more info)
• Credit Card and Store Card companies/providers
• Finance/loan companies
• National Savings and Investments - NS&I (see 'How do I change the name on my NS&I details?' for more info)
• Investment companies
• Companies you have shares in
• Pension company
• Insurance companies (i.e. vehicle, home contents, life etc)
• Mail-order companies
• Breakdown assistance (i.e. The AA or RAC - see 'How do I change the name on my AA or RAC details?' for more info)
• Professional institutes and bodies
• Clubs, societies and associations
• Internet Service Provider (see 'How do I change my name with my ISP?' for more info)
• Police (if you have any criminal actions against you or you are on the Sex Offenders' Register)

Related Pages:

• Who can apply for a Deed Poll?
• What is the Deed Poll process?
• Can I change my educational certificates?
• Does changing my name affect my credit score?

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