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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.
A deed poll is a legal document that proves a change of name. This guide…
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 with the High…
To change the name of a child under 18 you can either: make an unenrolled…
To change your name or other personal details on your passport, send the standard passport application form with evidence about the change
You’ll need to get a new passport to travel abroad or prove your identity…
You can get a new passport in your new name either before or after the…
When you apply, you also need to send: your birth certificate a statement…
Send one of the following when you apply for a passport: a Gender…
You can: change the spelling of your name slightly - for example, Jane to…
You can change your name on your passport with one of the following…
Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and conventions on people's names and name changing.
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