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The UK's Leading, Most Trusted Name Change Service
Change Your Child's Name by Deed Poll Online Today. Fast, Legal and Accepted Across the UK
Apply online in minutes and receive your child's legal Deed Poll electronically by email today or by post.
Change your child's name securely, affordably, and confidently for just £14.97.
No solicitor required and no court fees. We take care of everything.
Secure, confidential and legally accepted by UK government agencies.
What Is a Child Deed Poll and How Does It Work?
A Child Deed Poll is a legal document used by parents or guardians to change the name of a child under 16 in the UK. Once issued, it serves as legal proof of the child’s new name, allowing you to update passports, medical records, school details, and other official documents.
All Child Deed Polls provided by Deed Poll Agency UK are legally recognised and accepted by the HM Passport Office, DVLA, NHS, schools, banks, and all UK government departments.
To apply, everyone with parental responsibility for the child must provide consent. Our process is simple, secure, and designed to make changing your child’s name quick and worry-free.
How to Change Your Child's Name in 4 Simple Steps
Complete the online form
Fill in your details using our secure application form – it only takes a few minutes.
Receive your Deed Poll
Receive it by email the same day, or choose postal delivery with Royal Mail tracking.
Sign and witness
Once signed and witnessed, your Deed Poll becomes legal proof of name change.
Inform record holders
Use your Deed Poll to update all of your child's records and official documents.
What You Get with Your Deed Poll
For just £14.97, you’ll receive everything you need to change your child's name quickly and confidently:
Legal Deed Poll Document
Fill in your details using our secure application form – it only takes a few minutes.
Lifetime Verification
Use your Deed Poll to update all of your child's records and official documents.
Supporting Documentation
Receive it by email the same day, or choose postal delivery with Royal Mail tracking.
Government Acceptance
A Deed Poll issued by us is accepted by all UK government departments and agencies.
Step-by-Step Guide
Once signed and witnessed, your Deed Poll becomes legal proof of your child's name change.
100% Confidentiality
Your Deed Poll and child's name change are keep private and confidential and out of public record.
Simple, fast, and 100% legally valid throughout the UK.
Accepted by UK Government and Private Organisations
Your child's Deed Poll can be used to update your child's name with:
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Banks and financial institutions
Our Deed Polls are legally recognised and verifiable, ensuring you can update all official records without delay or complication.
Why Parents Choose the UK Deed Poll Agency
Thousands of parents across the UK use our service every year to legally change their child's name.
We make the process simple, affordable, and completely secure.
No hidden fees, no waiting weeks for delivery, just fast, trusted name change documentation you can use right away.
Parental Consent and Legal Requirements
To change a child’s name by Deed Poll, everyone with parental responsibility must agree to the name change.
If you share parental responsibility, both parents must provide consent. If one parent is unavailable or does not consent, you may still be able to proceed by obtaining a court order.
We provide full guidance on what to do if you’re unsure who has parental responsibility or how to gain consent.
Our team will help ensure your child’s Deed Poll is legally valid and accepted everywhere in the UK.
Updating Your Child's Passport After Changing Their Name
Once your child’s Deed Poll has been signed and witnessed, it becomes the legal proof of their new name.
You can then use it to update your child’s UK passport quickly and confidently.
The HM Passport Office accepts Child Deed Polls issued by Deed Poll Agency UK as valid supporting documentation for a name change.
When applying for a new passport in your child’s new name, you’ll need to:
Complete a passport application
Apply online through the official GOV.UK website or use a paper form from your local Post Office.
Provide your child’s Deed Poll as evidence
Include a printed and signed copy of the Child Deed Poll showing their new legal name.
Return your child’s current passport
If you’re applying for a replacement due to a name change, the old passport must be sent back with the application.
Check your supporting documents
You may also need to include proof of parental responsibility, identity, or citizenship. Both parents may be asked to consent if they share parental responsibility.
Once your application is approved, your child’s new passport will be issued in their new legal name.
All Child Deed Polls from Deed Poll Agency UK are legally recognised, verifiable, and accepted by HM Passport Office — giving you complete confidence that your child’s name change will be processed smoothly.
Ready to Change Your Child's Name by Deed Poll?
Apply online today and get your child's legal Deed Poll instantly by email or by post.
Our service is trusted, secure, and accepted by all UK departments and organisations.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child Name Changes
Find clear answers to the most common questions about legally changing your child's name by Deed Poll in the UK.
Our FAQs explain everything you need to know about the Deed Poll process, legal recognition, and how to use your Deed Poll to update passports, banks, and official records.