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.

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.

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.

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.

Britton and Time Solicitors can help with all the aspects of a name change.

The cost of an enrolled deed poll for adults and children with Britton and Time costs £950 plus VAT (£1140).

There will also be an additional cost attached of £50.32 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 0203 007 5500.