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If you're the parent or guardian of a child aged 18 and under, use these forms to put their new name on public record by 'enrolling' it at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance note (for minors).
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor
You do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name. But…
You need to be 16 or over to make an ‘unenrolled’ deed poll. Some…
You can put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ it at the Royal…
To change the name of a child under 18 you can either: make an unenrolled…
Information and guidance for variations in names.
Decision for applicant Robert Masse against registration number 15301602, applicant successful.
Application form PN1 for a search of the Index of Proprietors' Names.
A completed name confirmation form is required for consular birth registrations in Japan and South Korea
If you're 18 or over, use these forms to put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ your deed poll at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance.
Notify Companies House of a change of name upon restoration, or a direction by the Secretary of State to reinstate 'limited' or 'cyfyngedig' to the name.
We deal with complaints about cases where a company name is registered for the primary purpose of preventing someone else with legitimate interest from registering it, or demanding payment from them to release it. Company Names Tribunal works with the...
How Business e-services customers can complete an e-CON application to change the name of a register proprietor through the portal.
How to apply to remove a trustee’s legal name from public display on the charity register in England and Wales (known as a dispensation).
Use this form to give notice to Companies House of a written special resolution on change of name.
Make sure keeper details provided at registration are genuine.
Use this form to give notice of a change of name by conditional resolution.
Form for telling the Court Funds Office if you change your name by deed poll or after you get married.
Use form NM04 to give notice of an unconditional change of name by the company members.
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