Change of Name Deed Poll - Template, Sample Form Online

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This template is organised into the following sections:

THIS DEED OF CHANGE OF NAME
BACKGROUND
THIS DEED DECLARES
I. RELATIONSHIP STATUS
II. CITIZENSHIP STATUS
III. OLD NAME
IV. RENUNCIATION OF OLD NAME
V. USE OF NEW NAME IN DOCUMENTS
VI. AUTHORITY FOR THIRD PARTIES TO USE NEW NAME
SIGNED AS A DEED AND
DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF

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What is a Change of Name Deed Poll?

A Change of Name Deed Poll is a ready-to-use legal template for United Kingdom. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Change of Name Deed Poll cover?

The Change of Name Deed Poll is organised into sections covering THIS DEED OF CHANGE OF NAME, BACKGROUND, THIS DEED DECLARES, I. RELATIONSHIP STATUS, II. CITIZENSHIP STATUS, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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CHANGE OF NAME DEED POLL

THIS DEED OF CHANGE OF NAME is made on ________

(1) ________, formerly known as, ________ of

________

BACKGROUND

(A) I have changed my name and wish to renounce my former name.

THIS DEED DECLARES as follows:

I. RELATIONSHIP STATUS

I confirm that I am single.

II. CITIZENSHIP STATUS

III. OLD NAME

Before I changed my name to ________, my name was ________.

IV. RENUNCIATION OF OLD NAME

I absolutely renounce the use of my former name of ________ and determine to assume and use the name of ________ in its place.

V. USE OF NEW NAME IN DOCUMENTS

I declare that I shall at all times from now on in all documents, records, deeds, actions, proceedings, in all dealings and transactions and on all occasions use the name of ________ as my name in place of my former name of ________.

VI. AUTHORITY FOR THIRD PARTIES TO USE NEW NAME

I authorise and require everyone to refer to me and to address me by my new name of ________.

SIGNED AS A DEED AND DELIVERED by ________, formerly known as, ________:

Signed:..............................................

________

formerly known as

Signed:..............................................

________

IN THE PRESENCE OF:

Signed:..............................................

Full name of witness:

...........................................................

Address of witness:

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Occupation of witness:

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