A deed poll is the formal name of the legal document that proves you have changed your name. It is accepted across the UK by government departments, banks, and other organisations as official proof of your new name.

You apply for a deed poll declaring your new name. Once you have your deed poll, you can use it to update your name on official records like your passport, driving licence, and bank accounts. Our online service makes this quick and easy.

Yes. If your child is under 16 but all people with parental responsibility must agree and sign the deed poll. Our service supports child name changes with a simple online application.

You can receive your deed poll instantly by email as a password protected PDF document or within a few days by post, depending on your preference.

Yes. A deed poll is a fully legal way to change your name and is accepted by all UK organisations and government agencies.

Under common law, a properly executed deed poll must be accepted

You can change any part of your name — first, middle, or last — using a deed poll. You can add or remove names, change the spelling of current names or choose a completely new full name. You can even add a title change e.g. from Mrs to Miss.

You can change your name as many times as you want by applying for a new deed poll each time.

Just fill out our secure online form with your current and new names, pay £14.97, and choose email or postal delivery.

We ask for your current name, new name, date of birth, and contact details. You do not need to provide any documentation.

Yes, you can choose instant email delivery or a postal copy sent to your address.

Our deed poll service costs just £14.97 for a deed poll by email or by post, with no hidden fees.

We can also provide extra duplicate deed polls, Record Holder Covering Letters, Agency Certification Letters, Lifetime Record Holder Verification and Lifetime Storage and Replacement at a small additional cost, but these additional services are optional.

Yes. We use secure encryption to protect your data, and we follow GDPR rules to the letter. Your information is never shared without your consent. We also only provide unenrolled deed polls meaning your name change is 100% private and confidential and not placed on public record like with an enrolled deed poll.

You will receive your deed poll instantly by email or in a few days by post.

Show your deed poll when updating your name on passports, driving licences, bank accounts, and other records.

Yes, it is accepted across the UK guaranteed, or your money back.

Yes. You must sign your deed poll in front of an independent adult witness who will also sign your deed poll. Your witness can be anyone as long as they:

• are 18 years of age or over

• not related to you

• not your partner

• do not live at the same address as you

You can make copies of your deed poll, but they will not be accepted by your record holders. Record holders will only accept an original, wet signed deed poll as proof of name change. We can send you as many original deed polls as you need.

Names must not be offensive, include symbols or numbers, or be chosen to commit fraud.

Children under 16 need a person with parental responsibility to apply on their behalf. Those aged 16 or over can apply themselves and do not need their parent’s permission.

Yes, but check if you need extra steps to use it overseas.

No, a deed poll is not a court order. A deed poll is not evidence that you have been ordered to change your name, a deed poll is a legal self declaration of name change. An unenrolled deed poll is private and confidential and an enrolled deed poll is placed on public record. We only provide unenrolled deed polls.

Indefinitely, once signed and witnessed.

Usually yes, but some countries may require extra legal steps. Please seek legal advice from your country’s embassy.

Only in rare cases if fraud is suspected.

You can apply for a replacement from us.

Contact our support team by phone on 0333 339 1980 or by email at support@deedpollagency.co.uk for assistance.

Yes, we offer full lifetime priority support for anyone who submits and application with us.

You can apply for a new deed poll any time.

Telephone us on 0333 339 1980

Email us at support@deedpollagency.co.uk

Or submit a contact form on our contact page by clicking here, we’re here to help in any way we can.

Absolutely.

We have been assisting people to change their name and issuing legal change of name documents to residents of the United Kingdom for many years and as such, we are bound by strict laws and regulations and are registered and regulated by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).