Change of Name Deed

You may want to change your name for a number of reasons. Sometimes, a person keeps their married name after divorcing, and they may wish to keep their married name after divorcing, and they may wish to keep their married surname, or if only separating, they may wish to be known by their maiden name. More often than not, it is a child's legal name that is changed.

This process has been going for more than 150 years. During the last 5 years, more than 200,000 people changed their name by Deed Poll.

A change of name deed can be sourced from reliable websites online, and can be used to change your child’s name. For example, you may wish to add or remove a name, or simply change the order of your existing name.

It is very easy to change your name, as it can be done by a number of ways – online, by phone, by post, or at the official Deed Poll office in Witham, Essex.

When you purchase your change of name deed online, be sure to check that the form used is accepted by all UK government departments and other organisations.

Your change of name will appear on all legal documentation and become your new legal identity. Your new name will appear on your bank account and credit cards, driving licence, passport, tax records etc.

You ought to be aware, however, that a change of name will not get your birth, marriage or decree absolute certificate changed, or past examination certificates.