Adult Deed Poll
People over 16 can apply to change their own name by Deed Poll from £15. Apply now
Child Deed Poll
Parents can change their childrens' names by Deed Poll from £20. Apply - View requirements
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Legally change your name by Deed Poll
Apply NowWelcome to the UK Name Change Service
Changing your name: the basics
At first sight, legally changing your name may seem like a confusing, daunting task. You may be surprised therefore to find out that it is actually quite an easy process. Each and every year thousands of people legally change their name by applying for a legal document known as a Deed Poll. The only prerequisite for applying to change your own name using the Deed Poll process is that you are at least sixteen years of age.
Parents too can change the names of their children by using the Deed Poll process; for a child's name to be changed, everyone with parental responsibility for the child must consent to the change taking place. Though the process is simple, there are some extra requirements for changing the name of a child. You can read more about these requirements in our article "Changing the name of a child".
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Deed Polls: what are they?
Deeds of Change of Name also known as Change of Name Deeds or more commonly Deed Polls have been used in the United Kingdom by hundreds of thousands of people over a period of more than 150 years; so you're in good company.
Deed Polls allow you to legally and officially change your forenames, surname or even both. You can add names, remove names or rearrange your existing names according to you preference. There is absolutely no restriction on the name you choose to change to or the reason for that change.
Applying for your name change by Deed Poll is very easy. You can apply online using our secure server, over the telephone by calling our helpline or even through the post by requesting a postal application pack. Whichever method you choose, the name change documents will be delivered to your front door in a timely manner, depending on which processing option you selected. Included with your Deed Poll will be an information pack – a guide on what to do once you have received the Deed Poll.
The Deed Polls issued by the UK Name Change Service are accepted by all government agencies, private companies and other organisations within the United Kingdom, so there'll be no problem in getting all of your documents and records amended to show your new name. In fact, we guarantee it.
Further information
The above is a quick introduction to the name change and Deed Poll process. For more in-depth information please visit our Frequently asked questions and Related articles sections.
