Essential Guide to Changing Your Child's Name by Deed Poll in the UK

Changing your child’s name is a big decision, and it must be done legally if you want their new name to be accepted by schools, GP surgeries, passport services, banks, and government organisations. In the UK, the most common and legally accepted way to change a child’s name is by deed poll.

Whether you’re changing a first name, surname, adding a double-barrel name, or reverting to a previous name, this guide explains everything you need to know about child deed polls in the UK.