Changing your name using an enrolled deed poll

Do you want to change your name?

Our Digital Support Service is here to help.

In the UK, to change your name, you will need a deed poll. This is a legal document which proves a change of name has occurred.

You can change any part of your name, add or remove names or hyphens, or change the spelling.

Call 03300 160 051

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Who is the service for?

You may be eligible to use this free service if you:

Don't have regular access to a device or the internet
Don't feel confident completing online forms

Changing your name:

When changing your name, you must make sure it is:

Pronounceable
Doesn't include symbols, numbers or punctuation (unless it’s a hyphenated name or part of an established name like O’Hara)
Not offensive or against the public interest (for example, adding Ltd to the end of the name)

When a deed poll cannot be used:

You cannot use a deed poll when you want to change:

Which letters are capitalised within your name
Your titles, for example, Mr, Mrs, Sir, Lady or Doctor

For more information on changing your name by deed poll, visit Change your name by deed poll: How to change your name - GOV.UK

Choosing a deed poll:

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Applying for an adult enrolled deed poll

If you are 18 or over you can apply to put your name change on public record through the High Court by making an adult enrolled deed poll.

Change a child's name by deed poll

This option is for changing a child's name who is under the age of 18.

Contact us to receive free support:

If you do not have access to the internet or do not feel confident using it, contact us:

Call us 03300 160 051

Text “FORM” to 60777

Email us support@wearegroup.com

Please be aware this service does not provide legal advice or technical support for issues encountered when filling in an online form (such as error messages and frozen pages).