UK Name Change Blog

Is your name causing constant errors with banks, airlines, or government systems? Learn how simplifying your legal name with a Deed Poll can stop administrative headaches and protect your credit file.

Sharing a name with a parent or a stranger can cause havoc with your credit file and travel plans. Learn how to untangle 'co-mingled' credit reports, use a Notice of Disassociation, and stop identity confusion in the UK.

Does an accent in your name cause chaos at the airport? Learn the difference between the Visual Zone and the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) of your passport, and why you should always book flights using the 'strip' spelling.

Changing your name as an academic creates a citation dilemma. Learn how to link your old work to your new identity, use ORCID to unify your record, and navigate the new policies of major journals.

Is there a disconnect between your LinkedIn profile and your passport? Whether you're using a maiden name at work or a nickname that stuck, learn how to legally align your professional and legal identities.

How do celebrities and athletes protect their privacy? From 'stage names' to hidden addresses, learn the legal strategies public figures use to separate their private lives from their public brands.