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Many people decide to change their original birth name and there are a host of reasons why they may decide to do this, including:

  • Following divorce or separation;
  • To have the same surname as other family members; or
  • To reflect any change of gender .

What is a Change of Name Deed?

A Change of Name Deed is a document which allows you to alter and change a name, including with the Government Agencies, Council, Bank Accounts etc.

Changing a Child’s name by Change of Name Deed

A child under the age of 18 may not change their name. Children under the age of 18 can have their name changed by either:

  • Both parents’ consent: or
  • Order of the Court

The Family Department at Lawson West are able to assist you if a Court Order is required.

What items need to be altered after you change your name?

  • Tax Office, HMRC, Tax returns;
  • Government Department
  • Council;
  • Passport Office;
  • Bank and Building Society Accounts;
  • DVLA;
  • Pensions and notified Insurance Providers;
  • Credit card companies;
  • Insurance Companies; and
  • Any contracts you may have with third parties including phone, utilities etc.

How we can help

At Lawson West Solicitors, we can assist in drafting the Change of Name Deed, providing certified copies for you to keep and provide a smooth service in updating yours or your child’s name for a fixed fee.

If this service is of interest, please contact us directly to discuss your requirements on Tel: 0116 212 1000, please email fwilson@lawson-west.co.uk Fiona Wilson.

Fiona Wilson

How Can Lawson West Help You?

The firm provides caring and supportive legal advice to families with matters ranging from pre-nuptials, divorces (including ex-pat divorces in foreign jurisdictions), separation, relationships, child care, parents and grandparents rights.

If you do need to talk through your personal relationship circumstances with someone who’s completely independent and unbiased, please do talk to us. We’re here to help and advise you and help you through the personal problems you face. You can rely on our experience, expertise and emotional support to put you on the right course of action, a path that’s totally right for your situation.

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Deed Poll FAQs

In the UK, a person is free to change their first, middle and surname at any point just by referring to themselves with this new name, so long as the intention is not to defraud anyone in doing so. However, official agencies such as banks and government offices will require evidence of this change of name. This is where a Deed Poll comes in.

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