Applying for a UK visa while changing your name is a recipe for delay. Learn why the Home Office 'One Name Policy' means you must update your passport first, and the strict 3-month deadline for updating your BRP.
Legal Requirements
Expert guides and advice
Do your British and foreign passports show different names? From Spanish double surnames to missing middle names, learn how to navigate the 'One Name Policy' and align your documents.
Just became a British citizen and want a new name? It is possible, but tricky. Learn about the 'One Name Policy' for dual citizens and why you can't easily change your naturalisation certificate.
Your boss refuses to update your email or payroll to your new name. Is that legal? We explain your 'Right to Rectification' under GDPR, when employers can say no, and how to enforce your name change at work.
Changing your name is legal, but getting paid is practical. Learn how to update HMRC, your employer's payroll, and your contracts to avoid tax code errors and bounced salary payments.
For those at high risk, a standard name change may not be enough. Explore the legal reality of identity protection in the UK, from the Protected Persons Service to privacy safeguards like anonymous voting and CIFAS registration.