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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?
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Applying for a Deed Poll
How to apply
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for an Adult Deed Poll
for a Child Deed Poll
for a Family Deed Poll
Apply by telephone
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Services for previous clients
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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
Adding a middle name
Advice for transsexuals
A unique gift
Changing your name on your passport
Obtaining a copy of your lost Deed Poll
Who to advise after changing your name

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You do not need a debit or credit card to apply online.  You can submit an online application form and then send us a cheque or a postal order.

Click on a link below to make an online application
Apply for an Adult Deed Poll For changing the name of a person who is at least 16 years of age
(or is approaching their 16th birthday).
Apply for a Child Deed Poll For changing the name of a young person who is under 16 years of age
(the applicant must have parental responsibility for the child).
Apply for a Family Deed Poll For changing the surname of a family (at least one parent and a child who is under 16 years of age).  Note: the parent(s) can also change their forenames if required
(if any son/daughter is 16 years of age or over, you will also need to submit a separate adult application).
If you are changing a child's name (who is under 16 years of age) and you need to find out more about parental responsibility, please click here (opens new window) to visit our page about changing children's names.


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