In the UK, you don't always need a legal document to use a new name. From social media to your work email, we explain where you can use a "known as" name instantly, and where you strictly need a Deed Poll to make it official.
UK Name Change Blog
Guides and updates about changing your name by Deed Poll in the UK
Family disapproval is often the biggest hurdle when changing a name. But do your parents or relatives have any legal power to stop you? We explain your right to autonomy, how to handle inheritance worries, and why you definitely don't need permission once you turn 16.
Changing your name is a powerful step in expressing your non-binary identity. However, UK bureaucracy isn't always up to speed. From using the 'Mx' title to navigating the 'M/F' passport binary, here is your practical roadmap to changing your name as a non-binary person in the UK.
Changing your name and changing your gender marker are two completely separate legal processes in the UK. You can do one without the other. We explain the difference, why you don't need a Gender Recognition Certificate for your passport, and how to update your driving licence today.
Changing your name is a vital step in your transition. We explain the legal process in the UK, why you should think twice before "enrolling" your Deed Poll, and exactly what evidence you need to update your gender marker on your passport and driving licence.
Fleeing domestic abuse or protecting a child from a dangerous ex-partner? We explain why you must strictly avoid "Enrolled" Deed Polls, how to bypass consent legally using the Family Court, and how to keep your new address secret.