How to change your name

You do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name. But you might need a 바카라 사이트deed poll바카라 사이트 to apply for or to change official documents like your passport or driving licence.

There are different rules for .

Get a deed poll

A deed poll is a legal document that proves a change of name. You can change any part of your name, add or remove names and hyphens, or change spelling.

There are 2 ways to get a deed poll. You can either:

  • make an 바카라 사이트unenrolled바카라 사이트 deed poll yourself
  • apply for an 바카라 사이트enrolled바카라 사이트 deed poll

Ask the organisation you바카라 사이트re dealing with (for example your bank) which type of deed poll they바카라 사이트ll accept as proof of your new name.

If you바카라 사이트re a permanent resident overseas, you cannot change your name by deed poll.

Make an 바카라 사이트unenrolled바카라 사이트 deed poll

You can change your name yourself if you바카라 사이트re 16 or over.

Apply for an 바카라 사이트enrolled바카라 사이트 deed poll

바카라 사이트Enrolling바카라 사이트 a deed poll means that you바카라 사이트re putting your new name on public record.

You must apply to the Royal Courts of Justice to get an 바카라 사이트enrolled바카라 사이트 deed poll using the deed poll process. It costs £50.32.

You can only enrol your own name change if you바카라 사이트re 18 or over. The process is different to change the name of a child under 18.

Marriage and civil partnership

You do not need a deed poll to take your spouse바카라 사이트s or civil partner바카라 사이트s surname. Send a copy of your marriage or civil partnership certificate to record-holders, such as benefits offices. Your documents will be updated for free.

If you divorce or end your civil partnership

You may be able to go back to your original name by showing record-holders either your:

  • marriage certificate and decree absolute
  • civil partnership certificate and final order

Some organisations will not change your name back without a deed poll.

If you바카라 사이트re a registered offender

You must tell the police you바카라 사이트ve changed your name within 3 days if you바카라 사이트re a registered:

  • sex offender
  • violent offender
  • terrorist offender

You must go to your local prescribed police station to do this. You바카라 사이트ll be told where this is on release.

It바카라 사이트s a criminal offence if you do not tell the police you바카라 사이트ve changed your name.