Need to update your passport with your new name? We explain the costs, the online process, and which original documents HMPO requires to accept your application.
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Do deed polls expire? We explain the rules on validity, why you shouldn't wait to update your passport, and what to do if you lose your original document.
Do you actually need a deed poll? We list the 7 mandatory scenarios where a marriage certificate isn't enough, including changing first names, meshing surnames, and trans identity changes.
Are free DIY deed polls legal? Yes, technically. But will banks and the Passport Office accept them? Often, no. Learn the hidden risks of free templates—from incorrect wording to data harvesting—before you try to print your own legal documents.
Confused about changing your name and gender marker in the UK? Our step-by-step guide for trans and non-binary people explains how to update passports, driving licences, and banks quickly. Learn why you don't need medical evidence for a name change and how an unenrolled deed poll protects your priva
Is an unenrolled deed poll legal? We explain the difference between enrolled and unenrolled deed polls, the privacy benefits, and why you don't need a solicitor to change your name in the UK.