You don’t need to officially register your new name anywhere. Unlike births and deaths, there's no registry for names or name changes in the United Kingdom.

Your deed poll serves as legal proof of your name change. You use it to update your name individually with organisations like your bank, passport office, DVLA, and employer.

You need two witnesses who are 18 or over, know you personally, and are not related to you. Suitable witnesses include friends, neighbours or work colleagues. Family members cannot witness your deed poll.

No. An unenrolled deed poll is legally binding and accepted by all UK organisations, including government departments and banks.

Enrolled deed polls are registered on a public record and cost significantly more. The vast majority of people use unenrolled deed polls as they offer the same legal validity with greater privacy.

Yes, guaranteed. Your deed poll will be accepted by all UK government departments, banks, employers, and other organisations - or we'll give you your money back.

We've helped over 5,000 people successfully change their name with deed polls that meet all legal requirements.

You can change your name to almost anything you like, as long as it doesn't:

• Include numbers, symbols or punctuation marks (except hyphens and apostrophes)
• Impersonate someone or mislead others
• Contain offensive or vulgar words

Whether you're changing your surname, adopting a hyphenated name, or choosing something completely new, a deed poll lets you make it official.

You'll receive your deed poll within just a few days. Once you've signed and witnessed it, your name is legally changed immediately. You can then start updating your official documents.

No. Anyone aged 16 or over who lives in England or Wales can change their name by deed poll, regardless of nationality.

You can use your deed poll to update your name on UK-issued documents such as your biometric residence permit, driving licence, and bank accounts.