Looking to change your name through an enrolled deed poll?
Call, email or provide us with a few details of your name change, and we’ll arrange an appointment. In this appointment, you’ll get:
- Drafting and enrolment of your name change through an enrolled deed poll.
- Publication of your new name in the UK’s public record.
- A clear fee quote and time estimate for your name change.
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- Enrol your deed poll with the Royal Courts of Justice
- Publish your new name on the UK’s public record
- Enrolled deed poll for children under the age of 16
- Clear fixed fee for your enrolled deed poll
Commonly asked questions.
Changing your name can leave you with many questions about how and when you can change your name. Therefore, our solicitors have answered some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the topic.
1. What is a deed poll?
A deed poll is a legal document that can be used to prove a name change. You can alter part of your name or change your name completely through a deed poll.
Some of the most common reasons people change their name include:
- Disliking their current name
- Changing their name after divorce.
- Altering the spelling of their name
- Adding names
- Changing child’s surname to mother’s or father’s.
If you’re looking to change your name through an enrolled deed poll, please call us on 020 3007 5500.
2. What is the difference between an enrolled and unenrolled deed poll?
The main differences of getting an enrolled deed poll over an unrolled deed poll include:
- Your new name will be published on the UK’s public record
- A UK government body will keep an original copy of the enrolled deed poll
- The enrolled deed poll acts as evidence of your name change
- All UK organisations will accept an enrolled deed poll
If you’re looking to change your name through an enrolled deed poll, call us on 020 3007 5500.
3. Can you use an enrolled deed poll to change a child's name?
In short, yes. However, the process of changing a child’s (aged 16 or below) name is slightly different. The process is different because each person with parental responsibility will need to consent to the name change first.
People who have parental responsibility:
- A mother automatically has parental responsibility for her child from birth
- A father usually has parental responsibility if he’s either married to the child’s mother or listed on the birth certificate
- Same sex-partners will both have parental responsibility, if they were civil partners at the time of conception
In a circumstance where someone with parental consent is not consenting to the name change, don’t worry. You can make a court application to change your child’s name. Our solicitors can help you with this application. For more information, please call us on 020 3007 5500.
4. Why do I need a solicitor to change my name?
Changing your name can be a complex process where various issues can arise. Some of the most common issues include:
- Submitting incorrect information
- Failing to acquire a valid witness
- Failing to enrol the deed poll with the Royal Courts Justice.
- Someone with parental responsibility not consenting to your child’s name change.
Not seeking legal assistance to change your name can result in avoidable but costly mistakes. To contact one of our solicitors, please call us on 020 3007 5500.
5. How much does a deed poll cost?
Britton and Time Solicitors can help with all the aspects of a name change. Our fees for an enrolled deed poll are as follows:
- Enrolled deed poll. The cost of an enrolled deed poll with Britton and Time costs £500 plus VAT (£600) for adults.
- Enrolled deed poll for a child. If you require a name change for a child under the age of 16, we charge £500 plus VAT (£600).
There will also be an additional cost attached of £49.32 payable to the Royal Courts of Justice. This fee is for the deed poll to be enrolled with the Royal Courts of Justice.
If you’re looking to change your name through an enrolled deed poll, please call us on 020 3007 5500.
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Looking to change your name through an enrolled deed poll?
Call, email or provide us with a few details of your name change, and we’ll help you arrange an appointment.