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Legally Change Your Name by Deed Poll

Ever wondered "How do I Change My Name?"

Well, changing your name with a Deed Poll is quick, easy and only £12.97 with the UK Deed Poll Agency.


Simply complete our quick and easy online application form.

We'll process your name change and issue you with an unenrolled Deed Poll to prove your name has changed.

You can choose to receive your Deed Poll instantly by email, or within a few days by post. 


Legally Valid, Accepted Across the UK, and No Solicitor Required.

What Is a Deed Poll and How Does It Work?

A Deed Poll is a legal document that proves you have changed your name and wish to be known by your new name for all purposes. It is the simplest and most widely recognised way to change your name in the UK.

Once you have your Deed Poll, you can use it to update your passport, driving licence, bank accounts, employer records, NHS, HMRC, and any other organisations that hold your personal details.

The process is known as “changing your name by Deed Poll.” It’s quick, secure, and legally valid throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

How to Change Your Name by Deed Poll in 4 Simple Steps

The whole process takes just a few minutes online.

 

No solicitor, no court, no complicated forms.

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Apply Online

Fill in your details using our secure application form – it only takes a few minutes.

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Receive your Deed Poll

Receive it by email the same day, or choose postal delivery with Royal Mail tracking.

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Sign and Witness

Once signed and witnessed, your Deed Poll becomes legal proof of previous name change.

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Inform Record Holders

Use your executed Deed Poll to update all of your records and official documents.

Everything Included With Your Deed Poll for Just £12.97

One clear price. No extras added at checkout. No subscription fees. No surprises.

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Legal Deed Poll Document

A professionally drafted, legally valid Deed Poll, accepted by every UK organisation and government department.​

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Lifetime Verification

Any record holder can verify your Deed Poll with us at any time. We keep your records securely on file for life with no time limit.

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Supporting Documentation

We include step-by-step instructions on how to sign, witness, and use your Deed Poll to update all official records.​

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Government Acceptance

A Deed Poll issued by us is accepted by all UK government departments and agencies.​

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Step-by-Step Guide

Once signed and witnessed, your Deed Poll becomes legal proof of your previous name change.​

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100% Confidentiality 

Your name change is kept completely private. As an unenrolled Deed Poll, it is never placed on public record.​

Simple, fast, and 100% legally valid throughout the UK.

Who Can Apply for a Deed Poll

A Deed Poll can be applied for by the individual concerned or, in the case of a child, by a person with parental responsibility.

 

The key requirement is that the applicant must have the legal authority to act in relation to the name change.

 

Adults aged 16 or over can apply for their own Deed Poll, while applications for children under 16 must be made by someone with parental responsibility, such as a parent named on the birth certificate, a legal guardian, or an individual with a court order granting parental responsibility.

 

A Deed Poll may only be requested on behalf of another person where the applicant has the appropriate legal authority, including parental responsibility, legal guardianship, or a relevant court order. Without this authority, a third party cannot legally request or execute a Deed Poll.

 

Under the law of England and Wales, a Deed Poll does not create a name change; it formally records and provides evidence of the change of name.

Accepted by All UK Government Departments and Private Organisations

Your Deed Poll is legally recognised and accepted across the UK, guaranteed.

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Our Deed Polls are legally recognised and verifiable, ensuring you can update all official records without delay or complication.

Using Your Deed Poll to Update a Passport after Changing Your Name

Once your Deed Poll has been signed and witnessed, you can use it as legal proof of your name change to update your UK passport.

 

The HM Passport Office accepts Deed Polls issued by us, the UK Deed Poll Agency as valid legal documentation.

When applying for a new passport in your new name, you’ll need to:

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Sign and witness your Deed Poll

Sign the your Deed Poll in front of an independent adult witness.



 

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Complete a passport application

Apply online at GOV.UK or use a paper form available from your local Post Office.



 

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Include your Deed Poll as evidence

Submit a wet - signed copy of your Deed Poll alongside your passport application.



 

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Return the existing passport

If you have a current passport in your previous name, this must be returned with the application.


 

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Provide any additional documentation

You may be asked for proof of usage such as a bank statement or utility bill.



 

Using Your Deed Poll to Update a DVLA Driving Licence After Changing Your Name

Once you’ve legally changed your name with a Deed Poll, you’ll need to update your driving licence to match your new name. The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) accepts Deed Polls as official legal proof of name change.

To update your driving licence, simply:

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Sign and witness your Deed Poll

Sign the your Deed Poll in front of an independent adult witness.

 

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Complete a DVLA D1
or D2 application form


Apply online at GOV.UK or use a paper form available from your local Post Office.
 

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Include your signed Deed Poll as evidence

Submit a wet - signed copy of your Deed Poll alongside your DVLA application.

 

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Return your existing DVLA Driving Licence

If you have a current driving licence in your previous name, this must be returned with the application.
 

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Provide any additional documentation

You may be asked for proof of usage such as a bank statement or utility bill.

 

Why Choose to change your name by Deed Poll with the UK Deed Poll Agency

Thousands of people across the UK use our service every year to legally change their name using our Deed Poll Office.


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

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Fast Delivery

Our same-day email delivery means you can have your Deed Poll in your inbox within hours of applying.

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GDPR Compliant

We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and take your family's privacy seriously. Your data is never shared without your consent.

 

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No Hidden Costs

£12.97 is everything. We don't add fees at checkout, charge subscription costs, or sneak in extras. What you see is what you pay.

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Expert Support 

Our UK-based support team is here by phone and email if you have any questions before or after you apply. We're here to help, not just process paperwork.​​

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Legally Drafted

Our Deed Polls are professionally prepared in the correct legal format and accepted by every UK government department and private organisation.

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Completely Private

Unlike enrolled Deed Polls, ours are unenrolled, meaning your name change stays private and confidential, and is never placed on public record.​

 

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With our fast online deed poll services, you can apply in minutes, receive your document instantly, and start using your new legal name straight away with no court, no hassle, just a smooth and reliable name change process.

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The UK Deed Poll Agency is an independent specialist legal agency offering professionally drafted and legal unenrolled deed polls. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the UK Government, HM Passport Office or GOV.UK and as such, we do not offer enrolled deed polls. You do not have to use this service as you can make your own unenrolled deed poll for free.

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