The UK Deed Poll Office

Why do I need a Deed Poll?

The purpose of a Deed Poll is to allow a British citizen aged 16 or over to change their name or that of a child. A Deed Poll constitutes what is known as 'documentary evidence' of your name change.

Documentary evidence of name change can take other forms such as Marriage Certificates or Decree Absolutes. This documentary evidence, in this case a Deed Poll, is required by UK companies and organisations to make your name change official. Thereby your name change can then be updated on all records i.e. your bank account or Passport.

You can use a Deed Poll from us to change your surname, forename, add or remove a middle name and re-arrange existing names.

It is not possible to change your birth, marriage, decree absolute, civil partnership or educational certificates because they are classed as historical records. Please click here for more information relating to changing the name on a birth certificate.

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• What is the Deed Poll process?

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