Change Your Middle Name with Confidence
At Change My Name, we make it simple to update, add, or remove your middle name with an officially recognised Deed Poll.
Change Your Name After Divorce
Whether you’re reverting to your maiden name or choosing something new, our service makes the process fast, secure, and officially recognised throughout the UK.
Change Your Name After Marriage
Changing your name after marriage is a personal and exciting step, but it can also be confusing when it comes to official documents and official processes.
Change Your Name After Same-Sex Marriage in the UK
Need to change your name after a same-sex marriage? Learn when a Deed Poll is required and how to update your documents. Fast, official name changes with Change My Name.
Change Your Name Before Your Divorce is Finalised
We understand that waiting for a divorce to be finalised can delay the fresh start you’re ready for. That’s why we make it easy to change your name before receiving your decree absolute.
Change Your Name on Your Driving Licence
You’ll need official proof of your name change to update your driving licence, such as a marriage certificate, decree absolute, or a Deed Poll.
Transgender Name Changes in the UK
Affirm your identity with a transgender name change in the UK. Apply online for a recognised Deed Poll - fast, affordable, and supported by experts.
Changing Your Name as a British Expat
Learn how to change your name abroad using a Deed Poll. Easy, official process for UK citizens living overseas.
Changing Your Name to your Maiden Name as a Widow
we understand that losing a partner is one of life’s most difficult experiences. Reverting to your maiden name can be part of the healing process, a return to your identity before marriage, or the start of a new chapter.
Enrolled Deed Poll
you have the optional choice to enrol your Deed Poll. This puts your name change on the public record via the Royal Courts of Justice.
How to Change Your Name in Scotland
If you're living in Scotland and thinking about changing your name, whether for personal, marital, or official reasons, it's important to understand how the process works.
Government Deed Poll Services
Find out which UK councils offer Deed Poll services and how to apply. Compare with the faster, simpler option from Change My Name.
How to Change Your Name on Your British Passport
Update your passport to reflect your new name, quickly, securely, and with confidence.
How To Change Your Name With A Deed Poll
Learn how to change your name in the UK with a Deed Poll. Fast online application, officially recognised, and accepted by all major UK institutions.
Signing & Witnessing Your Deed Poll
Learn how to sign and execute your Deed Poll with valid witnesses. Get full guidance from Change My Name and complete your name change today.
Understanding The Child Deed Poll Process
Using a Deed Poll is the easiest and most recognised way to change a child’s name in the UK.
A List Of Organisations Who Need To Be Notified
After changing your name, which organisations need to be notified? Follow the link below to read our helpful guide!
How to Change Your Name In Northern Ireland
Thinking of changing your name in Northern Ireland? Whether it’s due to marriage, divorce, personal reasons, or simply a fresh start, it’s perfectly valid to do so using a Deed Poll.
Lost Or Need Your Original Deed Poll?
If you have lost or need your original Deed Poll but cannot locate the issuing organisation, don’t worry—you do not have to start from scratch with a name change.
Adoption Name Change
Adoption often marks a new beginning for families, and in many cases, this involves an adoption name change. Whether it’s giving a child a new surname to reflect their new family, or changing a forename, the process ensures that the child’s identity matches their legal guardianship and family unit.
Immigrant Name Change
Moving to a new country often brings many adjustments, and for some people, that includes changing their name. An immigrant name change can help make life in the UK easier, whether that’s simplifying paperwork, adapting to cultural differences, or choosing a name that feels right for your new start.