Encountering resistance from a bank or employer over your name change? Discover your legal rights and how to handle a refused deed poll with confidence.
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UK Name Change Blog
Guides and updates about changing your name by Deed Poll in the UK
Think you need a solicitor or a "reason" to change your name? We debunk the 7 most common myths about UK deed polls to help you claim your new identity with confidence.
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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.