Change your name,
Be the new you

How do you change your name ?

In the U.K. you can change your name (or your childʼs name) at any time.

Changing your name is a legal matter, which means there isn’t an “official” place where you go to register a change of name.

In law, you can simply adopt a new name and start using it.

You just need a deed poll (or some other kind of formal document) to update your passport, driving licence, bank accounts, and other official records to be in your new name.

Anyone can use a deed poll to change their name, but you might be able to use another document that you already have — e.g. your marriage certificate.

UK
based &
guaranteed

Deed Poll Office is a UK registered legal service, regulated by UK law.

With our service your name change by deed poll is guaranteed to be accepted by all government bodies and other organisations in the U.K.

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£ 25
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Apply online

* Or ask for an application form to be posted to you.

What to do with your deed poll

You can use your deed poll to apply for a new passport and driving licence, and to update all your other documents and records.

It’s your responsibility to tell all organisations about your change of name. We can’t do this for you, but we’ll send you a list of organisations you should contact.

Most organisations — including HM Passport Office and the DVLA — will want to see your original deed poll as proof of your name.

Who to tell about your change of name

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UK top ranked service

14 years changing people’s names

***** Google

Gary Hudson 3 weeks ago

Excellent service.

Responded to queries very quickly & explained the process in simple terms.

Deed poll certificate delivered very quickly.

Thank you 5⭐

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***** Google

Teresa Butler 3 weeks ago

Great, easy to do, quick response.

I would recommend to anyone who wants to change their name.

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***** Google

Hotbird Forever 4 weeks ago

I’m very impressed with the professionalism and the way they provide clients with all the necessary information, whether it concerns government bodies or anything else related to this matter.

I’m very grateful to you for this excellent work. Thank you.

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***** Google

H Sims 4 weeks ago

I changed my middle name years ago but lost the paperwork. Deed Poll Office were brilliant. Easy to do online. A lovely lady called me the next day and was really helpful, talked me through the form and what she was going to do. They made it so easy and simple. I’ve now got a new passport. Much cheaper than going to a solicitor too.

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The Evans family May 2026

My documents came in the mail in less than a week and I didn’t request express service. I was shocked, amazed and absolutely delighted. The application process and the website was a piece of cake. I have referred a couple of friends to the website.

Absolutely top notch service.

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Maggie March 2026

Simple and effective service

The website is user-friendly and straightforward to navigate, making the process of obtaining a deed poll hassle-free. The guidance provided is practical and easy to follow. A truly excellent service that simplifies what could otherwise be a complicated process!

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SMFT February 2026

Excellent friendly and efficient service

Their service was friendly, professional and very fast.

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***** Google

Darren Sanderson September 2025

Needed to replace documents for multiple name changes going back 16 years. The instructions were easy to follow and the service was so quick, the documents arrived within 2 days. [They] were then used to secure a DBS check. Would definitely use this service again.

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***** Google

Angela Davies September 2025

I am so glad to have chosen the Deed Poll Office. Very grateful for excellent service and early delivery, I can't believe my important changes were completed within one week, my Bank was impressed with the quality of the document and said I have no problem with this Deed. I would recommend you and have done.

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Tilde March 2025

Fast and efficient service. I ordered them on a Sunday to my destination address (I was due to arrive Tuesday) in hopes they’d arrive before I left (Friday). I was pleased to find that the documents arrived before I did! They were in pristine condition and the accompanying information is extremely helpful. 10/10 service at a competitive price.

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***** Reseller­Ratings

parkercoenj 2024

Deed Poll Office made it so simple. The deed poll came quickly along with useful templates should there be any issues and clear instructions regarding what to do next. Well worth spending only a few pounds for peace of mind of getting it right first time. Would definitely recommend!

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Fiona Hart 2024

Wish I'd just gone down this route first instead of doing the Registered gov process which takes months or who knows how long as you just never hear anything and can't get through. Luckily we could also do it this way as well and it was done in days. Very helpful staff and smooth process. Thank you.

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***** Google

Gleneth Sapi-ing 2024

Very quick, easy, very affordable, and most importantly they have a helpline number you can call and they answer immediately if any issues arises.

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Sue 2024

The whole process was very quick. Even though I didn’t have the exact date I changed my name, the process was simple to use. The call centre answered my phone call straight away. I received my deed poll papers within 3 days. The call centre were very polite and friendly, helpful and informative.

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***** Google

Ann-Marie Lemon 2023

It was so easy to use and so quick!

I put off for years changing my name as I thought it would cost a fortune and take forever!!

From start to finish and receiving my certificates was 48 hours!

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***** Google

Paul Jennings 2023

This service was excellent in supplying the documents I needed to demonstrate a name change and reversal some years ago. In particular the customer service in support was excellent and the team was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and efficient.

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***** Google

Mark 2023

Fantastic 100% wonderful.
Helpful.
Great job.
Happy.

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***** Google

Jyo 8 2023

Made changing name a lot simpler. It was helpful to have suggested list of bodies to inform about the name change. I'm still not sure who to begin with and am coming across a few stumbling blocks.

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***** Google

Grace 2023

Quick and easy helped me all the way through the process. Great service.

Thank you.

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***** Google

Debbie Oliver 2023

Deed certificates and helpful paperwork arrived quickly, easy to complete and send off. Turns out it was a good move as some of the certificates are coming back in a worse state, well worth the money, would fully recommend this service.

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† UK Deed Poll Service only provides copies as part of its “Legal copy and archive service”, and there is a minimum order of 2 copies.
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‡ Company isn’t clear about their despatch times — number shown is an estimate based on the delivery time-frames claimed on the company’s website.
* UK DeedPoll Office LLC is a U.S. company registered in Delaware, U.S.A. (registered file number 6412385), and located at 42–11 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY, 11101, U.S.A.
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 £ 53 £ 53 n/a — basic yes 4 months

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Our service

Our application form is clear and simple, and it will guide you to fill in all the correct information we need to process your application. We will then prepare the correct documents you need to legally change your name.

You can use your deed poll to update all your official documents in your new name, such as your passport, driving licence, bank account, and so on.

Deed polls issued by Deed Poll Office are guaranteed to be accepted by all government bodies and other organisations in the U.K.

As part of our service we will:

  • draw up your deed poll and post it to you with detailed instructions on how to execute it (sign and witness it)
  • give you guidance on who to update your records with, and specific information for each organisation where relevant
  • write you a personalised cover letter to send to organisations together with your deed poll, professionally formatted as a Word document (we’ll send this to you by e‑mail so you can print it out as many times as you need to)
  • give you personal advice and answer any queries you may have

For child applications we will also:

  • work out who has parental responsibility for your child and who has to give their consent to the change of name
  • prepare a cover letter justifying how you have parental responsibility under the law (we’ll also send this to you as a Word document)