Do I need to send my Deed Poll back to you after I have signed it?
No. Once you have executed your Deed Poll, you can start using it immediately to get your documents and records changed.
Do I need to get a solicitor or someone similar to witness me sign my Deed Poll?
No. The witness can be anyone over the age of 18 as long as they know you and are independent of you, that is, not a relative or partner or someone living at the same address.
Are your Deed Polls accepted by the UK Identity and Passport Service?
Yes, our Deed Polls are accepted.
How much does it cost to change my name by Deed Poll?
We charge £9 plus VAT for the pack of documents to change your name.
Will my credit rating be affected if I change my name by Deed Poll?
No. When you complete any application form for credit or a loan, you will be asked on the application form if you have ever been known by a former name. By disclosing your former name, your credit history can be accessed.
Are there any other fees payable after I pay for my Deed Poll?
The only other expense you will incur is the cost of getting your passport reissued in your new name.
Can I get copies of my Deed Poll made so I don't need to keep sending out the original?
Copies of a Deed Poll can only be used in place of the original if they are "legal copies". So yes, we recommend you have a number of copies made and certified from the start so that it is easy to send one to an organisation that you forgot about at the start!
I am trying to find a record of a relative's name change. Can you tell me if they have changed their name by Deed Poll?
This is very difficult. There is no central register of all name changes by Deed Poll.