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

Applying for a Deed Poll
How to apply
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
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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	Employer.
	Inland Revenue for tax and NI records (obtain your reference and tax office address from your employer).
	School/college/university.
	Doctor.
	Dentist.
	Driver & Vehicle Licensing Authority (driving licence and vehicle registration document).
	Passport Office (to apply for a new passport).
	Bank.
	Building Society (mortgage and/or savings accounts).
	Utility companies (water, sewerage, electricity, gas).
	Telephone company.
	Mobile telephone company.
	Local authority (council tax and register of electors).
	HM Land Registry (if you own land or property).
	TV Licensing office.
	Credit card and store charge-card companies.
	Finance/loan companies.
	Premium Bond office.
	Investment companies.
	Companies you have shares in.
	Pension company.
	Insurance companies (e.g. motor, medical, life, endowments, buildings, contents, extended warranties etc).
	Mail-order companies.
	Motoring organisations.
	Professional institutes and bodies.
	Clubs, societies and associations.
	Internet Service Provider.
	Police (if you have any criminal actions against you or are on the Sex Offenders' Register).

Please note, it is not possible to change your name on your marriage, adoption or decree absolute certificates. In certain cases, you may be able to get your birth certificate re-issued or amended. See our page Can a birth certificate be changed for further information.