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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 § 1. PERSONAL DETAILS, § 2. NATIONALITY AND IMMIGRATION STATUS, § 3. FORMER NAME, § 4. RENUNCIATION OF FORMER NAME, § 5. USE OF NEW NAME, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Is a Change of Name Deed Poll legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Change of Name Deed Poll is generally legally binding in United Kingdom, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Change of Name Deed Poll in United Kingdom?

A Change of Name Deed Poll should comply with the laws in force in United Kingdom. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

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For most standard situations you can complete the Change of Name Deed Poll yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

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Download the completed Change of Name Deed Poll as Word or PDF and sign it as required in United Kingdom. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

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Most people finish the Change of Name Deed Poll in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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DEED OF CHANGE OF NAME (CHANGE OF NAME DEED POLL)

THIS DEED OF CHANGE OF NAME is made by way of deed poll on ________

BY

(1) ________, formerly known as ________, of ________ (the "Declarant").

BACKGROUND

(A) The Declarant has determined to abandon and renounce the use of their former name and to assume and use a new name for all purposes.

(B) The Declarant makes this Deed Poll in order to record that change of name and to provide evidence of it under the law of England and Wales.

THIS DEED DECLARES as follows:

§ 1. PERSONAL DETAILS

1.1 The Declarant was born on ________ at ________.

1.2 The Declarant's gender is ________.

1.3 The Declarant's current relationship status is ________.

§ 2. NATIONALITY AND IMMIGRATION STATUS

2.1 The Declarant confirms that their nationality is ________.

2.2 To the extent applicable, the Declarant is a British citizen within the meaning of the British Nationality Act 1981.

§ 3. FORMER NAME

3.1 Immediately before the date of this Deed, the Declarant was known by the name ________ (the "Former Name").

§ 4. RENUNCIATION OF FORMER NAME

4.1 The Declarant absolutely and entirely renounces, relinquishes and abandons the use of the Former Name and wholly ceases to use or be known by that name.

4.2 The Declarant assumes, adopts and determines to use in place of the Former Name the name ________ (the "New Name") with immediate effect.

§ 5. USE OF NEW NAME

§ 6. AUTHORITY FOR THIRD PARTIES

6.1 The Declarant authorises and requires all persons, bodies, organisations and authorities at all times to designate, describe, address and refer to the Declarant by the New Name only.

§ 7. EVIDENCE OF CHANGE OF NAME

7.1 This Deed Poll shall be conclusive evidence of the Declarant's change of name and may be produced as such to any person, body, organisation or authority requiring evidence of the change.

§ 8. GOVERNING LAW

§ 9. EXECUTION

9.1 The Declarant intends this document to take effect as a deed and has executed it as a deed, delivering it on the date set out above.


EXECUTED AS A DEED by ________, formerly known as ________:


Signed (in the New Name):.............................................

________

formerly known as


Signed (in the Former Name):.............................................

________


IN THE PRESENCE OF:


Signature of witness:.............................................

Full name of witness: ________

Address of witness: ________

Occupation of witness: ________

Date of witnessing: ________

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