Want to drop a middle name you hate or add a new one to honour a family member? The process is identical to changing your surname. Learn how to use a Deed Poll to legally update your middle names in the UK.
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Is your name spelled wrong on your birth certificate? You might assume you need to 'correct' it, but the General Register Office rules are strict. Learn why a Deed Poll is often the cleaner, cheaper, and faster solution.
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.
Want to Anglicise your name for work or ease of pronunciation? For immigrants and dual nationals, this simple process has complex rules. Learn about the 'One Name Policy' and how to avoid passport rejection.
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.