Posts Tagged "Uklaw"

Is your name causing constant errors with banks, airlines, or government systems? Learn how simplifying your legal name with a Deed Poll can stop administrative headaches and protect your credit file.

Does your passport name not match your birth certificate? Learn why this happens, the legal implications for UK citizens, and how to fix document discrepancies quickly using a Deed Poll.

Using a preferred name at work or with friends is easy, but what about the bank? We explain where you can use a "known as" name instantly and where the law demands a Deed Poll to verify your identity.

In the UK, you don't always need a legal document to use a new name. From social media to your work email, we explain where you can use a "known as" name instantly, and where you strictly need a Deed Poll to make it official.

Family disapproval is often the biggest hurdle when changing a name. But do your parents or relatives have any legal power to stop you? We explain your right to autonomy, how to handle inheritance worries, and why you definitely don't need permission once you turn 16.

Updating your name is just the first step. To fully transition your paperwork, you need to tackle the "Big Three": Passports, the NHS, and HMRC. We explain exactly what evidence you need for each—including the crucial "Special Section D" for tax records and the "New Number" rule for the NHS.