Many people worry that they need a doctor's diagnosis or proof of medical transition to change their name legally. We clarify the rules: why a Deed Poll needs no medical evidence, and which documents (like passports) actually do.
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Changing your name and changing your gender marker are two completely separate legal processes in the UK. You can do one without the other. We explain the difference, why you don't need a Gender Recognition Certificate for your passport, and how to update your driving licence today.
Changing a child's name doesn't stop with the Deed Poll. The next steps—updating the Passport Office and the school—can be bureaucratic minefields. We explain the strict consent rules for passports, the difference between 'legal' and 'known as' names in schools, and how to handle exam certificates.
Conflict over surnames with your teen? We explain the strict UK laws regarding children aged 16+ and the "Gillick Competence" test for younger teens. Find out why you cannot force a name change on a child who says "no," even if you are the legal parent.
The honeymoon is booked, but what name should be on the ticket? We explain the strict rules for updating your UK passport and driving licence after marriage, including costs, forms (D1 vs PD2), and the critical "golden rule" for travel.
Want to be "User_123" or "Ke$ha"? We explain why the UK Passport Office strictly forbids numbers and symbols, and the only punctuation marks they actually allow.