Legally changing your name in the UK is a straightforward process. We've simplified it into three main stages to get your professionally prepared, government-accepted documents into your hands quickly.
Start by selecting the correct application form: Adult (16+) or Child (under 16). Our intelligent, mobile-friendly form guides you through providing your current legal details and choosing your new name, exactly how you want it to appear.
Our legal documentation specialists carefully review your details for potential errors or formatting issues. Once verified, your Deed Poll is professionally drafted in the official UK government-accepted format, printed on high-grade archival paper, and dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked delivery.
When your physical documents arrive, simply sign and date your Deed Poll in the presence of an independent witness (like a friend, neighbour, or colleague). We provide clear instructions on how to execute it correctly. Your new legal name is active immediately! Use your completed Deed Poll and certified copies to notify critical organisations.
Get your professionally prepared Deed Poll, backed by our guaranteed acceptance. It takes less than two minutes to get started.
To be legally valid, your witness must be over 18, have a valid UK address, and be independent. This means they cannot be related to you by blood, marriage, or adoption, and should not live at the same address as you.
Critical government departments like HM Passport Office and the DVLA require either your original Deed Poll or an official certified copy to update your details. Photocopies are not accepted. Ordering extra copies during your application allows you to update multiple organisations concurrently.