Will the Passport Office accept your online Deed Poll? Yes, but only if you follow 3 strict rules. Learn about the "Wet Ink" requirement and Evidence of Name in Use.
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Is a Deed Poll a legal document? Yes. We explain the law behind name changes in the UK and list the official bodies (Passport Office, DVLA) that recognize our documents.
Don't get your name change rejected! We reveal the 5 most common Deed Poll mistakes, from using the wrong witness to incorrect wording, and how to ensure your document is accepted first time.
Can you show a Deed Poll on your phone? Will the Passport Office accept an electronic signature? We explain why "Wet Ink" is still required for legal name changes in the UK.
One copy or five? We explain why sending a single Deed Poll to the Passport Office causes months of delays, and how ordering "Duplicate Originals" speeds up the process.
Should you order one deed poll or five? We explain why photocopies are rejected by the Passport Office and how ordering duplicate originals can speed up your name change by months.