Regulations on changing a child’s name via deed poll Children under the age of 16 require permission from their parents (if married) or those that hold parental responsibility for that child. This post will tell you everything you need to know when it comes to changing your child’s name and how you can do it. […]
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What do you need to do after your deed poll has been approved Once your official deed poll is complete you will then be able to start using your new name. You need to ensure that you notify everyone of your name change. The most common organisations are as follows: HM Passport Office (to apply for […]
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Restrictions to be Aware of when Changing your Name There are many reasons why you may wish to change your name, some have wanted a specific name all their life, others just fancy a change. If you are looking to change your name via deed poll then it’s definitely worth checking the legal restrictions. The […]
View ArticleCan I draw up my own deed poll is a question we often get asked here at Official-Deed Polls. The law in England and Wales says that a deed poll can be drawn up by anybody as it is not a reserved activity under the Legal Services Act 2007. Drafting
View ArticleDo I need to send my change of name deed back to you after I have executed it? No, you do not need to return your deed poll back to us once you have signed it, had it witnessed and dated the document. Once the deed poll has been executed,
View ArticleThe answer to whether you need a solicitor to change your name, is a very straight, no, you definitely do not under any circumstances need to instruct solicitor to change your name. A quick scout of solicitors websites show that the average price for a deed poll prepared by a
View ArticleYes, British nationals (ex pats) who live abroad, can change their name by deed poll, but they should be mindful of any knock on effect if they proceed to change their name in a passport. Your passport, airline tickets hotel reservations etc must always be in the same name — otherwise
View ArticleHow do you choose your new name if you are changing your gender? Not only have you made the life changing decision to change your sex and have gone through the emotional and physical roller coaster that comes with gender re assignment surgery, you also have the problem of choosing
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