A Better Way to Change Your Name in Northern Ireland
Skip the government service. A deed poll is cheaper, faster, and just as legally valid.
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Guaranteed Acceptance in NI & UK
A Better Way to Change Your Name in Northern Ireland
£23 vs £50+ with the Gov. Service
Skip the government service. A deed poll is cheaper, faster, and just as legally valid.
The Simpler Way to Legally Change Your Name in NI
In Northern Ireland, there are two legal ways to change your name. You can apply through the government service, run by the General Register Office for Northern Ireland (GRONI), or you can use a deed poll.
Most people assume the GRONI service is the more official route. In fact, both are equally valid in law. A deed poll is the traditional method of changing your name, accepted by all organisations in Northern Ireland and throughout the UK, including HM Passport Office, the DVA, your bank, and your employer.
The difference comes down to cost, convenience and time. With the GRONI service, you pay £35 for the application and another £15 for your certificate. You have to print the form yourself, complete and sign it in front of a lay magistrate, a Justice of the Peace, or a practising solicitor, then submit it to GRONI along with a certified copy of your birth certificate. It then takes several weeks to process.
A deed poll through Deedly costs £23, with no forms to print and no birth certificate needed. Sign it in front of two friends, neighbours or colleagues and your new name is legally yours from that moment. Your document arrives at your door within days.
Deedly is the only provider drafting deed polls specifically to Northern Irish requirements. Every document is guaranteed to be accepted, or your money back.
Prepared to Northern Irish Requirements
Every deed poll is individually drafted for use in Northern Ireland, printed on premium ivory parchment paper, assigned a unique serial number and embossed with a gold seal.
Expertly Prepared
For You
Your deed poll will be drafted specifically to Northern Irish requirements. Printed on premium ivory parchment paper, assigned a unique serial number and embossed with a gold seal.
How it Works
Change your name legally in 3 steps.
Apply Online
Apply online in minutes. Your deed poll will be drafted and delivered to your door by Royal Mail within days.
Sign & Witness
Sign your deed poll in front of two people who know you, such as friends, neighbours or work colleagues.
Use Your New Name
Your name is now legally changed. Use your deed poll to update your passport, driving licence, bank accounts and other records.
Trusted by 5,000+
NI Residents
"Very happy with my purchase, documents look great!"
Esther
"Deedly was easy to use and made the name change process very simple."
Kyran
Trusted by 5,000+
NI Residents
''Deedly was easy to use and made the name change process very simple."
Kyran
"Very happy with my purchase, documents look great!"
Esther
Frequently Asked
Questions
Do I need to register my new name?
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, DVA, and employer.
Who can witness my deed poll?
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.
Do I need to enrol my deed poll?
No. An unenrolled deed poll is legally binding and accepted by all UK and NI 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.
Will my deed poll be accepted?
Yes, guaranteed. Your deed poll will be accepted by all UK and NI 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.
What can I change my name to?
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.
How long does it take?
Your deed poll will be prepared and delivered to your door within 2-5 working days. Once signed and witnessed, your name is legally changed, and you can begin updating your documents and records immediately.
Do I need to be a British Citizen?
No. Anyone aged 16 or over who lives in the United Kingdom (including NI) 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 eVisa, driving licence, and bank accounts.
Your New Name is Three Minutes Away
Apply now and receive your deed poll within days, prepared to Northern Irish requirements and guaranteed to be accepted, or your money back.
