Posts Tagged "Uklaw"

Many people assume "enrolling" a deed poll makes it more official. In reality, it costs more, takes longer, and publishes your home address on the internet. We explain why the standard "unenrolled" deed poll is the better choice.

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.