Accepted by the UK Government
What is a Deed Poll?
A deed poll is a legal document that enables you to officially change your name in the UK. It is recognised by the UK Government and accepted by all major organisations, including banks, HMRC, HM Passport Office, and the DVLA. With a deed poll, you can change your first name, surname, or both, giving you full legal authority over your identity.
How do I get a Deed Poll?
Our service breaks the process down into four simple steps, making it fast, secure, and stress-free.
Step 1: Apply Online
Step 2: We Prepare Your Deed Poll
Step 3: Receive and Complete Your Deed Poll
Step 4: Start Using Your New Name
The complete process is detailed below, along with a video to explain the process clearly.
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Place your order by 3 PM, Monday to Friday, and we’ll process it the same day. Your deed poll will be sent via secure Royal Mail Tracked 24, so you will receive it within…
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How to Change Your Name with a Deed Poll
Our service breaks the process down into four simple steps, making it fast, secure, and stress-free.
Step 1: Apply Online
Complete our quick online application form by providing:
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Your current legal name.
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The new name you wish to start using.
Once submitted, we will send you a confirmation email so you can review all the details before your deed poll is prepared. This gives you the opportunity to double-check everything and ensure your information is correct.
Step 2: We Prepare Your Deed Poll
After confirming your details, we create your deed poll in accordance with UK Government standards. If you apply before 3 PM (Monday to Friday), your order will be processed the same day for maximum convenience.
Step 3: Receive and Complete Your Deed Poll
Your deed poll will be sent securely via Royal Mail Tracked 24 to ensure it arrives safely and promptly the next day. Once it arrives, you will need to complete it by following these steps:
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Read through your deed poll carefully to ensure all details are correct.
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Sign the document with your current name (your “old” name) using your usual signature.
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Date the document on the day you sign it.
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Arrange for two independent adult witnesses (people who know you but are not relatives, partners, or living at your address) to:
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Watch you sign the deed poll.
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Each add their own signature, full name, address, and occupation in the witness section.
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Once signed and witnessed by both witnesses, your deed poll becomes a legally binding document.
You may also order certified copies, which are especially useful when updating records with multiple organisations at the same time.
Step 4: Start Using Your New Name
After your deed poll is signed and witnessed, you can immediately begin using your new name. Use it to update your details with:
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HMRC (for tax and National Insurance).
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Banks and building societies.
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HM Passport Office (for a new passport).
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DVLA (for your driving licence).
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Employers, schools, universities, insurers, utility providers, and other organisations.
From this point forward, your new name will be legally recognised everywhere in the UK.
Summary
Changing your name with a deed poll is straightforward, secure, and fully compliant with UK law. By following our four-step process, you can confidently and legally change to and use your new name, backed by an official document that is accepted by all major UK organisations.
Adult Deed Poll (16+)
£19.95
(plus shipping)
Child Deed Poll
£19.95
(plus shipping)
Name Change Kit (No Deed)
£29.95
(plus shipping)
FAQs
Heres some questions we are commonly asked about changing your name by Deed Poll after marriage
A deed poll is a legal document that allows you to officially change your name in the UK. It is legally recognised by the UK Government and accepted by Banks, HMRC, HM Passport Office, DVLA, and other organisations.
With a deed poll, you can:
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Change your first name, surname, or both
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Update your name on bank accounts, HMRC records, and official documents
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Ensure your name change is legally recognised across all UK organisations
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Use it to update passports, driving licences, and other identity documents
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Gain full legal control over your identity
You may need a deed poll if you want to legally change your name in the UK. It’s the simplest way to make your new name official and recognised by all major organisations, including Banks, HMRC, HM Passport Office, and the DVLA.
You’ll need a deed poll if you want to:
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Change your first name, surname, or both
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Ensure your new name is legally recognised
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Update official documents such as passports, driving licences, and bank accounts
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Make your name change valid for all UK Government and legal purposes
Even if your change is personal, professional, or due to marriage, a deed poll provides a legally recognised solution to make it official.
A deed poll must be signed in the presence of two independent witnesses to be legally valid. Your witnesses should:
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Be over 18 years old
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Not be a family member or someone who will benefit from your name change
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Be someone who can confirm your identity if required
Common witnesses include friends, colleagues, or professionals such as solicitors or notaries. Once signed and witnessed, your deed poll becomes a legally recognised document accepted by banks, HMRC, the Passport Office, and other organisations.
Our legally recognised deed polls start at just £19.95. Apply before 3 PM (Mon–Fri) for same-day processing, with secure Royal Mail Tracked 24 next day delivery.
We guarantee acceptance by the UK Government, or your money back, giving you peace of mind and a hassle-free, legally valid name change.
You’ll need to update your details with a range of organisations. We provide a full checklist when you order, but here are some common ones:
- HM Passport Office
- DVLA
- HMRC
- Local council
- Land Registry
- Your employer
- Banks and pension providers
- Mortgage or credit card companies
Our Name Change Kit makes it easy to manage this process and save hours of admin time.
With our deed poll service, the process is fast and straightforward. If you apply before 3 PM (Monday to Friday), your deed poll is prepared the same day and delivered securely via Royal Mail Tracked 24 the next day. Once you receive it, your new name is legally recognised and ready to use with HMRC, banks, the Passport Office, DVLA, and other organisations.
Yes, there are a few rules. You cannot choose a name that:
- Is offensive, vulgar, or defamatory
- Could confuse (e.g., includes symbols or numbers)
- Appears to promote criminal activity
- Contains slurs or discriminatory terms
- Uses non-standard punctuation
- It is overly political or promotional
- Uses unofficial titles (like “Lord”, unless peerage is granted)
Acceptable titles include Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, and Mx.
No. Updating your name with your bank using a legally recognised deed poll does not affect your credit score or history. Your accounts, credit cards, loans, and other financial records will remain intact; only your name will be updated.
It’s important to inform all relevant financial institutions after your name change to ensure consistency across your records.
No. Changing your name with a deed poll does not affect ownership of property or property deeds. Your legal rights and ownership remain the same; only the name on the documents will be updated.
Once you have your deed poll, you can update your property records with the Land Registry and any mortgage provider to reflect your new name.
Yes. An unenrolled deed poll—one not officially enrolled in the High Court—can sometimes be rejected by certain organisations if they require additional verification.
Most institutions, including banks, HMRC, HM Passport Office, and the DVLA, generally accept an unenrolled deed poll in the UK. However, in rare cases, some organisations may request extra proof or a court-enrolled deed poll to verify your new name.
What our customers say
I was so nervous about changing my name, but this service made it incredibly easy. The process was straightforward, and I received my Deed Poll quickly. Highly recommend!
J. Davies, Manchester
The UK-based team was incredibly helpful and responsive to all my questions. It's reassuring to know I was dealing with experts who genuinely cared about my application.
C. Patel, Birmingham
I couldn't believe how simple it was to get my name changed. The instructions were clear, and the document arrived exactly as promised. A truly invaluable service.
L. Brown, Edinburgh
