Child Name Change Form - Deed Poll Service

Current Legal Name

Exactly as it appears on your passport or birth certificate

First & Middle Name(s) *

Your current legal first and middle name(s)

Last Name (Optional)

Your current legal last name. Leave blank if you have a single name (mononym).

I confirm my current name above is spelled correctly.

New Legal Name

Enter the name you would like to change to

New First & Middle Name(s) *

New Last Name (Optional)

Your desired last name. Leave blank if you want a single name (mononym).

I confirm my new name is spelled exactly as I want it.

Additional Details

Please provide required information for your deed poll

Email Address

Where we'll send your deed poll and order confirmation.

Date of Birth

Used only to confirm you are 16 or over. It does not appear on your deed poll.

Please provide your date of birth - this is required for your deed poll.

Signing Address

Please provide the address where you will sign your deed poll.

Address Line 1 *

Please provide the address line 1 where you will sign.

Address Line 2 (Optional)

City/Town *

Please provide the city/town where you will sign.

County *

Please provide the county where you will sign.

Postcode *

Please provide the postcode where you will sign.

I confirm the details above are correct.

Parental Consent

Information required for deed polls for minors under 16

The parent(s) or guardian(s) named on this page must sign the printed deed poll. The address(es) you enter appear on the document as the place where it was signed, and everyone who holds parental responsibility for the child must agree to the change.

Two parents or guardians hold parental responsibility If two people hold it, both must sign, so we ask for the second parent or guardian's details as well.

First Parent or Guardian

Relationship to the child *

Full Name *

Address Lookup

Enter address manually

I confirm the consent details are correct and I have legal authority to change this child's name.

Witness Information

A child deed poll must be signed in front of two independent witnesses

Who can be a witness

Two witnesses are legally required for a child deed poll. HM Passport Office, the DVLA and banks check these rules. A deed poll witnessed by the wrong person can be rejected.

Aged 18 or overAn adult in the eyes of the law
Not relatedTo the child, or to the parents or guardians signing
Lives elsewhereNot at the child’s address, even if unrelated. A family friend or neighbour is ideal
Present when it is signedThey watch the parents or guardians sign, then sign alongside

How would you like to add the witness details?

2 witnesses Recommended Enter their details now and we print them on the deed poll

Add details later We leave the witness fields blank for you to fill in by hand when it is signed

First Witness

Full Name *

Occupation *

Address Lookup

Enter address manually

Second Witness

Full Name *

Occupation *

Address Lookup

Enter address manually

Delivery & Copies

Includes 1 printed copy with FREE Royal Mail Tracked delivery, 2–3 working days

Organisations keep your deed poll on file and will not return it, and photocopies are not accepted, so most customers order 8 extra copies. It is entirely optional, and you can order more from us at any time later.

Which organisations need an original?

DVLA
HM Passport Office
Banks
Building Societies
Credit Card Providers
Mortgage Companies
Department for Work and Pensions (Benefits)
Pension Providers & Retirement Accounts
Local Council (Taxes & Benefits)
HM Land Registry
Your Employer
NHS

None £0.00 1 copy included

+4 £18.95 £4.74 each

Current Legal Name

New Legal Name

Additional Details

Signing Address

Parental Consent

First Parent or Guardian

Second Parent or Guardian

Witness Information

Who can be a witness

How would you like to add the witness details?

First Witness

Second Witness

Delivery & Copies

Email Address *

Child Deed Poll Application

Current Legal Name

New Legal Name

Additional Details

Signing Address

Parental Consent

First Parent or Guardian

Second Parent or Guardian

Witness Information

Who can be a witness

How would you like to add the witness details?

First Witness

Second Witness

Delivery & Copies

Email Address *

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