Changing yours or your child’s name has never been easier.
At Deed Poll Registry, you can get a Deed Poll online in just a few simple steps — no solicitor or court appointment needed.
Your legal Deed Poll document will be recognised by all major UK organisations including HM Passport Office, DVLA, banks, and employers.
Start by completing our short online form — it only takes a few minutes.
You’ll need to provide:
Your current full name
The new name you wish to be known by (first, middle, or surname)
Your UK delivery address
💡 If you’re changing your middle name or removing it entirely, that’s fine — our Deed Poll documents are fully valid for middle-name changes too.
Once your application is received, our team prepares your legal Deed Poll document according to UK legal standards.
Each document includes:
Your personalised Deed Poll
Detailed signing and witnessing instructions (printed on the reverse)
A list of organisations to notify about your name change
We also offer additional certified copies, which are recommended if you’ll be sending your Deed Poll to several organisations at once.
We print and dispatch all Deed Polls via Royal Mail Tracked 24 for fast, secure delivery anywhere in the UK.
You’ll receive a confirmation email with your tracking number as soon as your order is shipped.
When your documents arrive:
Sign the Deed Poll using your current (old) signature.
Have it witnessed by two adults who:
Are over 18
Live in the UK
Are not related to you or living with you
Once signed and witnessed correctly, your new name becomes legally effective immediately.
You can now update your records with:
HM Passport Office
DVLA
Banks & building societies
HMRC
NHS
Employers & educational institutions
We provide a handy checklist with your order to make this process simple.
Our deed polls are legally recognised by UK government bodies, banks, HM Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, schools, and employers.
Changing your name doesn’t have to be complicated.
With Deed Poll Registry, everything is handled online — and your official legal Deed Poll document is delivered straight to your door, ready to sign and use.
No solicitors. No hassle. Just a simple, legal process that works.
A deed poll is a legal document that proves you have changed your name. It allows you to update your name with government bodies, banks, employers, and other organisations.
Yes. You can add, remove, or change your middle name using a Deed Poll. It’s legally valid across the UK.
Absolutely. Our documents are accepted by all major UK institutions, including HM Passport Office, DVLA, and banks.
We recommend at least 3–5 certified copies if you’ll be notifying multiple organisations.
No. A Deed Poll is a self-executing legal document — you only need two witnesses to sign it.
Yes, if you want to change your name on official documents such as your passport, driving licence, or bank accounts, you’ll need a deed poll.
You’ll need two witnesses aged 18 or over who are UK residents and independent (not family members or living at the same address). Friends, colleagues, or neighbours are suitable.
An adult or child deed poll costs £19.95. Extra certified copies are available for a small additional fee.
You’ll need to notify HM Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, your employer, your GP, schools, and any other organisations you deal with.
We process your application within 24 hours and send your deed poll by first-class post. Updating all of your records may take a little longer, depending on each organisation.
Yes, you cannot choose a name that is offensive, promotes criminal activity, or uses symbols/numbers. Your new name must be reasonable and in line with UK guidelines.
No, changing your name will not affect your credit history. Your credit file will remain linked to your personal details and updated with your new name.
No, a deed poll does not affect property ownership. You can update property deeds with your new name by providing your deed poll to the Land Registry.
We’ve helped people across the UK successfully change their names. Here’s what some of them have said:
Join thousands across the UK who’ve already trusted Deed Poll Registry to make their name change official.
