A deed poll is
used to legally declare to all government agencies and other authorities that
you have changed your name. If you want to legally alter or change your name,
you are going to need a deed poll. While most name changes require a deed poll,
some do not. In some instances, you will not need a deed poll for people to
accept your new name legally. Look at the situations below to discover which
category you fall under:
Marriage (Heterosexual and Same-Sex)
If you wish to
change your surname to that of your spouse’s, you will not require a deed poll.
You can simply use your marriage license to alter any records that you want
changed. If you wish to keep your surname as well as take on your spouse’s
name, however, you are going to require a deed poll. This also applies for
spouses who wish to double barrel or combine their names. They, too, will have
to get a deed poll.
Civil Partnership
Much like with
marriage, those engaged in a civil partnership do not necessarily require a
deed poll. A Civil Partnership Certificate in most instances will be more than
enough to get various records altered. However, like with marriage, there are
different regulations if you want to keep your surname or combine last names.
In these cases, either one or both of the individuals are going to have to get
a deed poll.
Divorce
Some people,
after they get divorced, may want to go back to using their old surname. This
revision depends on the steps that you took when taking on your married name.
For instance, if you simply took on the name with the help of a marriage
certificate, you will not require a deed poll. You will need your original
birth certificate, your marriage certificate, and a signed statement declaring
your wishes. If, prior to getting married, you changed your name by deed poll,
you will be required to get a deed poll once more.
Document Changes
A deed poll is
only required if you want to use your new name in all aspects of your life. For
instance, you may want to sign legal documents, apply for certain services, or
get a driver’s license with your new name. If you wish to do this, you are
going to need a deed poll to show to all of these various agencies. If you only
wish to be called by your chosen name, however, you will not be required to
sign up for a deed poll.
Changing Children’s Names
If you have a
child under the age of sixteen, they are considered a minor. You will require a
deed poll to change their names. Of course, everyone who has parental responsibility
for the child must first consent to the name change. If your child is over the
age of sixteen, they can apply for a deed poll by themselves.
These are the
instances in which you will either need a deed poll or will be able to do
without one. It is always best to check if your chosen method is right for your
situation. It is best to get some legal advice to ensure that you are following
the right rules and regulations.
UK Deed Poll Online Office Ltd
27 Old Gloucester Street
London
WC1N 3AX
Email: support@ukdeedpolloffice.org
https://www.ukdeedpolloffice.org/how-to-change-your-name-with-us/
UK Deed Poll Online Office Ltd
27 Old Gloucester Street
London
WC1N 3AX
Email: support@ukdeedpolloffice.org
https://www.ukdeedpolloffice.org/how-to-change-your-name-with-us/
