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How to change your surname or last name legally in the UK
If you’re wondering how to change your surname, how to change your last name, or how to change your child’s surname, you’re in the right place. At the Deed Poll Department, we offer a quick, simple, and legally recognised way to change your surname — no solicitors, no appointments, no confusion.
Our Deed Polls are 100% GUARANTEED to be accepted by the HM Passport Office, DVLA, banks, building societies, employers, schools, the NHS, and other official institutions OR YOUR MONEY BACK.
Ready to Change Your Surname?
If you are changing your surname for one of the following reasons please click the button below to start your name change process.
• Marriage or civil partnership
• Divorce or separation
• Returning to a maiden name
• Double-barrelling or joining surnames
• Adopting a parent or partner’s surname
• Changing a child’s surname for any reason
• Cultural, religious, or personal preference
• Correcting a spelling error
What’s included in our surname change service?
✅ Professionally prepared, legally valid Deed Poll
✅ Clear, step-by-step execution guide
✅ Fast processing and UK-wide delivery
✅ Option to order additional Deed Poll copies
✅ No need for a solicitor or court
✅ Guaranteed acceptance or your money back
What are the steps in changing my surname?
Changing your surname is easier than you might think. Here’s how it works:
Step 1. Fill in our short online form which takes a few minutes.
Step 2. We prepare and post your Deed Poll. Same day Dispatch (Mon-Fri).
Step 3. You sign it in front of two witnesses (detail guidance will be provided).
Step 4. Start using your new surname everywhere.
Who can witness my Deed Poll?
Anyone in the UK aged 18 or over can witness your Deed Poll — as long as they:
• Know you personally
• Are not a family member
• Have full mental capacity
• Are present when you sign
Detailed guidance on the witness process will be sent upon completing your online application.
Looking to change your child’s surname?
For a child under 16, a deed poll must be applied for by someone with parental responsibility. You can apply to change a child’s surname using the button at the bottom of this page. For full details about the Parental Consent Requirements see: deedpolldepartment.co.uk/parental-consent-requirements.
Apply today and get a new surname tomorrow!
Need to change your name quickly? At Deed Poll, our next-day delivery service is perfect for urgent name changes — fast, simple, and hassle-free. Join thousands of people across the UK who’ve trusted the Deed Poll Department to change their surname with confidence.
Still Not Sure?
If you’re still unsure, please reach out to us via phone at 0330 133 4852, WhatsApp 0798 383 2598, email support@deedpolldepartment.co.uk, live chat, or by filling out our contact form. We’ll respond promptly to answer your questions and support you every step of the way.