Deedpoll FAQs
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| Select question How do I change my name by deed poll? What documents do I need to provide? Do they have to be the originals? Where do I send the documents? How much is it? How long does it take to get the deed poll certificate processed? How is the document sent, by first class or recorded delivery? Within what sort of time frame do I have to advise people of my new name change? Who do I need to advise? I require to change my name to a double‐barrelled name, do I need to do this by deed poll? I would like to keep my maiden name and rather than have a double barrelled surname, can I use my maiden name as an additional middle name? Can I use numbers in my new name? Can I change my name to a single name such as ‘Spike’ |
| How do I change my name by deed poll? In order to change your name by deed poll you will need to complete the application form online, then send through to the solicitor a copy of your birth certificate, passport or in the case of ladies, then a marriage certificate is also acceptable. We will also require payment of £29.99 which will be processed through our online system.What documents do I need to provide? Copy of passport. Copy of birth certificate. Copy of marriage certificate (ladies only). Parental authorisation if the child is under 18 years.Do they have to be the originals? No, please do not send the original documents, a photocopy is perfectly acceptable. Where do I send the documents?
Or fax them on 01792 411601 How much is it? How long does it take to get the deed poll certificate processed? How is the document sent, by first class or recorded delivery? Within what sort of time frame do I have to advise people of my new name change? Who do I need to advise? I require to change my name to a double‐barrelled name, do I need to do this by deed poll? I would like to keep my maiden name and rather than have a double barrelled surname, can I use my maiden name as an additional middle name? Does this have to done by deed poll? Can I use numbers in my new name? Can I change my name to a single name such as ‘Spike’ |
| Changing your name by Deed Poll |
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