All Deed Poll FAQs
- What is a certified copy?
- Who can provide certified copies?
- What changes can I make to my name?
- Why do people change their name by Deed Poll?
- Will my change of name be centrally registered somewhere?
- Can a person with a criminal record change their name by Deed Poll?
- What is 'archiving'?
- Will my credit rating be affected when I change my name by Deed Poll?
- Can a birth certificate be changed?
- Changing the name of a child aged 15 or younger
- What are a couple’s name options following marriage?
- Do we need a Deed Poll if we want to hyphenate (double-barrell) our last names after we are married?
- What if I can’t obtain consent to my child’s change of name?
- Can I use my maiden name as a middle name after I am married?
- Who can apply for a Deed Poll?
- What are a couple’s name options following Civil Partnership?
- What is Parental Responsibility and who has it?
- What is a Deed Poll and why do I need one?
- Changing the name of a 16 or 17 year old
- I have a holiday / honeymoon abroad booked in my current name but I want to change my name before I travel. What should I do?
- Who do I inform about my change of name?
- Will The Name Change Company need a copy of my birth certificate?
- What are a woman's name options following marriage?
- Name change options following divorce or separation
- I am getting married abroad and have been told that my Deed Poll must be legalised. What is legalising and what do I need to do?
- How do I change back to my maiden name before divorce?
- Can I change my title, for example from Mrs. to Miss or Ms?
- My name was changed by Deed Poll and I now want to revert back to my birth name. Do I need a Deed Poll?
- I have dual nationality. Will I be able to have both of my passports reissued in my new name?
- Can I have my name amended on a foreign passport?
- I am not a British citizen but I live in the UK. Can I use a Deed Poll to change my name?
- Can I choose a first name such as Lord or Sir?
- When I order a Deed Poll, what will I receive?
- How will I receive my Deed Poll documents?
- How quickly will I receive my Deed Poll?
- What do I do with my Deed Poll document when I receive it?
- Who can witness my signature on my Deed Poll?
- Do I need to send my Deed Poll back to The Name Change Company?
- Can I use photocopies of my Deed Poll to have my personal records amended, rather than sending out the original?
- What happens if I lose my Deed Poll?
- I have made a mistake on my application. What do I do?
- What happens if The Name Change Company makes a mistake on my Deed Poll?
- Are Deed Polls valid throughout the UK?
- How do I change the name in my UK passport?
- How do I have a UK driving licence reissued in my new name?
- Can I just phone or email people and tell them my name has changed?
- Can I access my New Name Kit from any computer?
- Example letters of consent
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