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Request a family application pack
A Family Deed Poll is a cheaper alternative to having separate Adult and Child Deed Polls where a parent is changing their name and at least one child (who is under the age of 16) is changing their surname to the same new surname as the parent.  A Family Deed Poll is in fact an Adult Deed Poll with the child(ren) added.  Consequently, the parent and child(ren) share the same physical Deed Poll document.  Please note, the applicant parent can change their forenames (first and middle names) as well as their surname, but the forenames of the child(ren) cannot be changed on a Family Deed Poll.  You need to order separate adult and children's packs if you wish to make any change to your child(ren)'s first or middle names.  Please note, a spouse, partner or sons and daughters who are 16 years of age or over can change their forename(s) and surname because they will be issued with a separate Adult Deed Poll.

Because children under 16 are added to the parent's Deed Poll document, the disadvantage of a Family Deed Poll is that when your children grow up and leave home, they will not have their own Deed Poll document to take with them, which they will need (along with their birth certificate) when they are required to prove their identity (for employment purposes or if applying for a mortgage, passport or driving licence etc).

If you are unsure if a Family Deed Poll will meet your family's name change requirements, please call our Helpline.

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Details of your family members:

Is your spouse or partner changing their name (a spouse or partner can change their forenames AND surname if they wish) No Yes How many children (under the age of 16) will be changing their surname to your new surname (children under 16 years of age can only change their surname to your new surname on a Family Deed Poll) 1 2 3 4 5 6 At least one child under 16. How many sons or daughters aged 16 and over will be changing their name (sons and daughters aged 16 and over can change their forenames AND surname if they wish) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Your details:

Your name Your address (including postcode) Press your Enter key at the end of each line. Your nationality Enter your nationality. If you (or any of your family members) are not British or you are a British national living overseas click here to read our page about who can apply for a Deed Poll. Your email address If you have e-mail, please replace the above email address with your email address so we can contact you if you need a response.

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Last updated: 4 December 2007