How to Get a Deed Poll Online: The Easiest Way to Change Your Name
Are you ready to change your name? The first and most important step is getting a legal document called a Deed Poll.
Gone are the days of needing expensive high-street solicitors. Today, the quickest, easiest, and most affordable way to get your Deed Poll is online.
But how does it actually work? Here is a simple, step-by-step guide to getting your official Deed Poll delivered to your door.
Why Apply for a Deed Poll Online?
Before we get into the "how," here is the "why." Using a professional online service like ours offers several key advantages:
- Speed: Takes just minutes to apply, and your document is dispatched the next working day.
- Cost: A fraction of the price of a solicitor for the exact same legal outcome.
- Accuracy: Our systems check for common errors, and we manually review every application to ensure it meets HM Passport Office standards.
- Guaranteed Acceptance: We guarantee our Deed Polls will be accepted by all UK government bodies and financial institutions.
Step 1: Fill Out the Simple Application Form
The process starts with a straightforward online form. You don't need any special documents to apply; you just need to know your details.
You will need to provide:
- Your Current Full Name: Exactly as it appears on your birth certificate or current passport.
- Your New Full Name: The name you want to be known by from now on.
- Your Address: Where you live now and where you want the Deed Poll sent.
- Date of Birth: To confirm you are over 16 (for an adult Deed Poll).
The whole process takes about 5-10 minutes. You can also add a title change (e.g., from Miss to Ms) at no extra cost.
Step 2: Select Your Options and Pay
Once you have entered your details, you'll choose your service options. Our standard Adult Deed Poll is just £19.49.
Highly Recommended: Order Duplicate Copies
At this stage, you can add "duplicate originals" to your order for a small extra fee. We strongly recommend this.
Why? Because organisations like the Passport Office and DVLA require an original document to process your change. If you only have one, you'll have to wait for it to be returned before you can apply for the next thing. Having 3-5 copies allows you to update everything at once, saving you weeks of waiting.
Step 3: Receive Your Deed Poll in the Post
Once your order is complete, our team will draft your official Deed Poll. We print it on high-quality, heavy legal paper and apply our official seal.
We dispatch all orders received before 3 pm on the same working day via First Class post. You will typically receive it within 1-2 working days in a discreet, reinforced envelope.
Step 4: Sign and Witness (Make it Legal)
This is the most crucial step. A Deed Poll is just a piece of paper until it is "executed."
When it arrives, you must sign the document in the presence of an independent witness. Your witness needs to be over 18 and not related to you or living with you. A friend, neighbour, or colleague is fine.
Once you and your witness have signed and dated the document, your name is legally changed!
Ready to Become the New You?
Getting a Deed Poll online is fast, secure, and hassle-free. Don't put it off any longer.
