Do you need to send us your birth certificate? No. But you will need specific documents to update your passport later. We provide the complete checklist of what you need at every stage.
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UK Name Change Blog
Guides and updates about changing your name by Deed Poll in the UK
Will banks and the Passport Office accept an online Deed Poll? Yes. We list the major UK organisations that accept our documents and explain the difference between originals and photocopies.
Got your Deed Poll? Now the real work begins. Our roadmap shows you the exact order to update your documents, starting with the "Big Two"—your Passport and Driving Licence.
Should you order one deed poll or five? We explain why photocopies are rejected by the Passport Office and how ordering duplicate originals can speed up your name change by months.
You've received your Deed Poll... now what? We explain how to sign and witness it correctly, and the exact order you should notify organizations (Passport first!) to avoid delays.
Thinking of writing your own Deed Poll? We provide the exact legal wording you need, but warn you of the 4 biggest risks—including rejection by the Passport Office and banks.