What Is A Legal Name Change?
A legal change of name usually involves the process of an individual executing a legally binding document confirming that they wish to change from a name that was given at birth, marriage or adoption to a new assumed name. After a legal name change the name will be recognised by government departments and financial institutions such as banks and building societies.
Must a Name Change Be Legal and Official?
In the UK you are not required to make a name change official. You can have a name which your family and friends call you but is not recognised by important organisations such as the Identity & Passport Service. The name would be classed as an alias and is completely legal so long as you are not using it for deceptive or fraudulent purposes.
How Can a Legal Name Change Be Achieved?
Many people prefer to have their assumed name legalised so that they can have their documents reissued in their new name. There are a number of ways in which this can be achieved:
- You could execute a Deed Poll.
- You could have a Statutory Declaration drafted which must be notarised.
- You could advertise your change of name in a magazine or news paper. This is rather complicated which is why the other methods mentioned above are much more common.
From this website you can legally change your name by Deed Poll using our online application forms. The process is simple and application prices start from £25.00.
