Guidance on the legal rules and procedures for changing your name in the UK, including deed polls, age requirements, and consent.
A free DIY deed poll is perfectly legal in the UK - but only if you get the wording, witness, signature and print quality right. Here are the five mistakes that get DIY deed polls rejected by banks and the Passport Office, and how to avoid every one of them.
Want to change your child's surname but unsure if you need the father's permission? It all depends on "Parental Responsibility." Use our simple legal checklist to find out where you stand and what your options are, from mediation to court orders.
Do you need a deed poll after divorce? Reverting to your maiden name usually needs only your decree absolute plus marriage certificate. But a brand-new name - or changing a married name you kept - does need a deed poll. Here’s exactly when.
An unenrolled deed poll is the standard, fully legal way around 98% of people change their name in the UK - private, instant and accepted everywhere. This 2026 guide explains what it is, how it works, and why it's just as valid as an enrolled one.
UK law gives you huge freedom over your new name - but a handful of firm limits decide whether HM Passport Office, the DVLA and your bank accept it first time. Here’s how to choose a name that sails through.
Want to go back to your birth or original name? You can revert legally in the UK by deed poll, or by using your birth certificate where it applies. Here’s exactly how to change your name back and update every record.
