# Deed Poll Department

> Deed Poll Service Provider


## Posts

- [Changed Your Name by Deed Poll? Here’s What to Update Next...](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/changed-your-name-by-deed-poll-heres-what-to-update-next/): In the UK, changing your name is your legal right—and doing so via an unenrolled deed poll is one of the simplest, fastest, and most cost-effective ways to make it official. But once you’ve signed your deed poll and started using your new name, a key question arises: Do I have to update all my documents? The short answer: Yes, if you want your new name to be recognised consistently across institutions, you must inform relevant organisations and update your official records. This blog explains exactly what needs updating, why it’s important, and how to do it efficiently, without delays, […]
- [Naming Your Child in the UK: Rules, Banned Names & Smart Choices](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/naming-your-child-in-the-uk-rules-banned-names-smart-choices/): Naming your child in the UK is a meaningful and mostly free choice, but there are legal boundaries. Registrars can refuse names that are offensive, misleading, or harmful to a child’s welfare. This guide outlines the official rules, naming restrictions, and practical advice to help parents choose names that are legally acceptable.
- [Changing Your Name in the UK: A Deep Dive into Unenrolled Deed Polls](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/changing-your-name-in-the-uk-a-deep-dive-into-unenrolled-deed-polls/): In the UK, your name is more than just an identifier—it’s a personal, cultural, and sometimes spiritual expression of who you are. Whether you’re transitioning, aligning with your heritage, escaping a past identity, or just embracing a new chapter in life, changing your name is a legal right. One of the most accessible and flexible methods of doing this is through an unenrolled deed poll.But what exactly is an unenrolled deed poll? How is it different from an enrolled one? Do you need a solicitor? Is it valid everywhere? This blog post answers all your questions—without the legal jargon, misinformation, […]

## Pages

- [Parental Responsibility for Child Deed Polls](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/parental-responsibility-for-child-deed-polls/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [Replacement / Lost Deed Poll](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/replacement-lost-deed-poll/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [Change your child's name](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/change-your-childs-name/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [Changing your name on your passport](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/changing-your-name-on-your-passport/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [Transgender name change made simple](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/transgender-name-change-by-deed-poll/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [How to change your name in Scotland – a complete guide](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/how-to-change-your-name-in-scotland/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [How to Revert to Your Maiden Name or Change Your Surname Legally in the UK](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/how-to-revert-to-your-maiden-name-or-change-your-surname-legally-in-the-uk/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [The DPD Blog Corner](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/the-dpd-blog-corner/)
- [How to change your name while separated, before divorce](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/can-i-change-my-name-while-separated-before-divorce/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [Archived Deed Poll](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/archived-deed-poll/): Archived Deed Poll – £5.99 each This form takes 5 – 10 minutes to complete. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an order confirmation via email. If you opted in for our archived service when you initially applied for deed poll, you can submit this application to receive further copies of the deed poll. Legal copies of a Deed Poll from our archives can only be issued to the individual(s) named on the original document. A child listed on a Deed Poll may request legal copies, provided they have reached the age of 16. If you lost your […]
- [Child Deed Poll](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/child-deed-poll/): Child Deed Poll – £22.50 This form takes 5 – 10 minutes to complete. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an order confirmation via email. Please note, to change your child’s name by Deed Poll, you must have full parental responsibility. If both the child’s mother and father share parental responsibility, mutual consent is required for the name change. During the application process, you will have the opportunity to specify who holds parental responsibility, and our team will draft the Deed Poll accordingly. There are no legal restrictions on the names you can choose, provided the change is […]
- [Additional deed poll copies](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/additional-deed-poll-copies/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [Apply for a deed poll](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/apply-for-a-deed-poll/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [Parental consent requirements](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/parental-consent-requirements/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Change your name on a passport Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Table of contents List of contents Parental consent requirements For children under 16, a […]
- [Changing your surname in the UK](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/changing-your-surname-in-the-uk/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [Changing your name as a widow in the UK](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/changing-your-name-as-a-widow-in-the-uk/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name List of contents Table of contents Changing your […]
- [Name Change Kit](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/name-change-kit/): Coming Soon…
- [How to change your name on a driving licence](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/how-to-change-your-name-on-a-driving-licence/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [Witnesses in a deed poll: rules, requirements & who can witness](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/witnesses-in-a-deed-poll-rules-requirements-who-can-witness/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Change your name on a passport Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Table of contents List of contents Witnesses in a deed poll: rules, requirements & […]
- [Age requirements to change your name in the UK](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/age-requirements-to-change-your-name-in-the-uk/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Change your name on a passport Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Table of contents List of contents Age requirements to change your name in the […]
- [How to Change Your Middle Name](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/how-to-change-your-middle-name/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Change your name on a passport Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Table of contents List of contents How to change your middle name Are you […]
- [Restrictions on choosing a new name in UK](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/restrictions-on-choosing-a-new-name-in-uk/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Change your name on a passport Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Table of contents List of contents Restrictions on choosing a new name in UK […]
- [FAQ's](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/faqs/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change Your Name on a British Passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Table of contents List of contents Frequently asked questions Q: […]
- [How to Change Your Name After Divorce](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/how-to-change-your-name-after-divorce/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change Your Name on a British Passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Table of contents List of contents How to change your […]
- [How to Change Your Name as a Transgender Person in the UK](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/how-to-change-your-name-as-a-transgender-person-in-the-uk/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change Your Name on a British Passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Table of contents List of contents How to change your […]
- [How to Change Your Name After Marriage](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/how-to-change-your-name-after-marriage/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change Your Name on a British Passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Table of contents List of contents How to change your […]
- [How to Change Your Name on a British Passport](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/how-to-change-your-name-on-a-british-passport/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change Your Name on a British Passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Table of contents List of contents How to change your […]
- [Terms & Conditions](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/terms-conditions/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [Cookie Policy](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/cookie-policy/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Change your name on a passport Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Table of contents List of contents Cookie policy At Deed Poll Department, we use […]
- [Privacy Policy](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/privacy-policy/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Change your name on a passport Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Table of contents List of contents Privacy policy At Deed Poll Department, we value […]
- [What is a Deed Poll](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/what-is-a-deed-poll/): Menu What is a deed poll Change your name after marriage Changing your surname Change your name after divorce Change your name on passport Change your name while separated Change your middle name Changing your name as a widow Change your name on a driving licence Change your name as a transgender Name change age requirements Witnesses in a deed poll Additional deed poll copies Parental consent requirements Restrictions on choosing a new name Revert to maiden or change surname Change your name in Scotland Transgender name change Change your child’s name Replacement/Lost Deed Poll Table of contents List of […]
- [Adult Deed Poll](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/adult-deed-poll/): Adult Deed Poll – £22.50 This form takes 5 – 10 minutes to complete. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an order confirmation via email. Please note, there are no legal restrictions on the names you can choose, provided the change is not for fraudulent or criminal purposes. For more detailed guidance, please refer to our page restrictions on names. Most foreign nationals can update their UK documents with a Deed Poll certificate. If you hold a foreign passport, we recommend contacting your country’s Embassy to confirm their specific requirements to see if they will issue you with […]
- [Home](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/): Apply through Deed Poll Department to change your name without needing to consult a solicitor Apply Now Welcome to Deed Poll Department! Changing your name has never been easier with our fast, simple, and confidential service. You can change any part or all of your name, including your forename, surname (or both), adding or removing names, adjusting spellings, or rearranging your existing name. Our Unenrolled Deed Polls are widely recognised across the UK by institutions such as banks, schools, and government offices, ensuring a smooth update of your new name. Our online application process takes just 5–10 minutes, and once […]
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- [Contact us](https://deedpolldepartment.co.uk/contact-us/): We are here to help! Want to change your name and need guidance, clarity, or just a friendly chat? Please email us directly at support@deedpolldepartment.co.uk, and we’ll respond as soon as possible. Office 4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 6EB Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 9am – 5pm Phone 0330 133 4852 WhatsApp 0798 383 2598 Email support@deedpolldepartment.co.uk Emails sent directly to support@deedpolldepartment.co.uk will be responded within 24 hours, while queries submitted via the form below will receive a response within 5 working days.


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