About Deed Polls
What is a Deed Poll?
Why is it called a Deed Poll?
What is the purpose of a Deed Poll?
Who can apply for a Deed Poll?
Can I change my children's names?
Are there any restrictions on names?
Is a Deed Poll registered anywhere?
Can a birth certificate be changed?
Why do people change their name?
Answers to other FAQs

Changing your name by Deed Poll
How to apply
 Apply online
Apply by telephone
 Apply by post
Apply in person
Services available and fees

Services for previous clients
Apply for a copy of your archived Deed Poll
Apply for a replacement Deed Poll

General name change information
Introduction
A woman's rights upon marriage
A man's rights upon marriage
A couple's rights upon a civil partnership
A woman's rights upon separation
A woman's rights upon divorce
A woman's rights upon being widowed
A child's rights upon adoption
Changing your name on your passport
Who to advise after changing your name

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If you are not happy giving your personal and payment details online and prefer the added security of applying for your Deed Poll by telephone, please call our Helpline where an experienced Deed Poll Officer will complete an application for you and answer any questions you have.

If calling from a landline:
0800 448 8484
Calls are free of charge.

If calling from a mobile:
0333 444 8484
Calls are charged at standard rates and will be included
in your inclusive call minutes or discount scheme.

If calling from outside the UK:
+44 333 444 8484

Please note, to apply by telephone, you must be at least 16 years of age (or approaching your 16th birthday) and can pay by debit or credit card. To change a child's name, who is under 16 years of age, you must apply either online, by post or in person.

We accept:
Mastercard, Visa, Delta, Electron, Maestro, Switch, Solo, JCB and American Express.

Last updated: 10 October 2007