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Can
I change my children's names?
Are
there any restrictions on names?
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Can
a birth certificate be changed?
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do people change their name?
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What
is the purpose of a Deed Poll?
A Deed Poll (a Deed of Change of Name) is a formal statement to prove that you have changed your name and it provides you with documentary evidence of the name by which you wish to be known. A Deed Poll requires all persons, companies and organisation (including all United Kingdom government departments) to change their records to show your new name.
A Deed Poll also enables you to get documents such as your passport, driving licence, bank account and credit cards etc reissued in your new name.
With a Deed Poll, you can change your forenames or surname, add names, remove names or rearrange your existing names. You can change your name at any time and for any reason provided it is not to deceive or defraud or to avoid an obligation.
Please note, a Deed Poll can be executed by any British citizen aged 18 years or over living anywhere in the world or by anyone of any nationality living in the United Kingdom (parents can apply on behalf of their children). It should be noted that a Deed Poll is only recognised by United Kingdom government departments, companies and organisations. If you are a foreign national living in the UK, you should check with your country's high commission or embassy in London to see if a Deed Poll will be accpeted to get your passport changed to show your new name. Countries that have a legal system based on the British legal system will usually accept a Deed Poll issued by us.
Our Deed Poll Pack contains a comprehensive list of government departments, companies and organisations that you will need to notify of your change of name. The list tells you what you need to do for each. We also supply an example covering letter that you can use when you send your Deed Poll to the parties concerned to get your documents and records changed.
Please note, a Deed Poll cannot be used to get your birth certificate reissued in your new name. Pease read our page Can a birth certificate be changed for further information about the few circumstances where a birth certificate can be amened or reissued.
Last updated: 10 January 2002
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