{"product_id":"deed-poll-download","title":"Deed Poll Digital Download","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"463\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis digital download document is supplied in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-friendly download only - no physical product will be shipped!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply add to your basket, check out as normal, and your confirmation screen will contain a download link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint as many copies at home as you'd like!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"463\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSimply add this to your basket and complete checkout as usual. Your download link will appear on the order confirmation page, allowing you to print as many copies as you need at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow do Deed Polls work? \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deed poll is a legal document used to change your name. You can change any part of your name, including adding or removing names, changing spelling, or adding titles such as “Lord”, “Lady”, or “Laird” as part of your legal name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour 2 Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate your own deed poll at home using the correct wording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our professional deed poll service for a ready-made certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur professionally designed certificate includes all required wording and is printed on high-quality paper, helping ensure it is accepted by organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete a deed poll, you will need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour current name and address\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour new chosen name\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo witnesses aged 18+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce signed, you can use copies of your deed poll to update:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriving licence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBank accounts and cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMRC and other official records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: birth certificates and educational certificates cannot be changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnenrolled or Enrolled?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnenrolled Deed Poll\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from age 16+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepted by most organisations and all UK government departments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaster, easier, and more affordable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrolled Deed Poll\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from age 18+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegisters your name change publicly through the Royal Courts of Justice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore expensive and takes longer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people only need an unenrolled deed poll.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) 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empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1isjien\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\"\u003eFamous Celebrity Name Changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q0tadm\" data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eElton John (formerly Reginald Kenneth Dwight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bgbper\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eMiley Cyrus (formerly Destiny Hope Cyrus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q3d1eq\" data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eJoaquin Phoenix (formerly Joaquin Rafael Bottom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xewj7u\" data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eVin Diesel (formerly Mark Sinclair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vy0zbc\" data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eNatalie Portman (formerly Natalie Hershlag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14dk4dq\" data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eBruno Mars (formerly Peter Gene Hernandez)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need a solicitor?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No. You can create your own deed poll or use a professional service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill the Passport Office accept an unenrolled deed poll?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes. UK government departments accept unenrolled deed polls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho can witness my deed poll?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two adults aged 18 or over. Some organisations may not accept family members or anyone living at the same address.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan children change their name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, if everyone with parental responsibility agrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat do I do after changing my name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You must inform all organisations that hold your records, such as HMRC, your bank, the DVLA, and the Passport Office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wsbv5k\" data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eA deed poll proves that you have changed your name, but it does not on its own count as proof of identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2g9k06\" data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eThere is no official deed poll service in the UK. You may create your own document or use any professional provider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gcb3k1\" data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eYou do not gain an official noble title by changing your name to include “Lord”, “Lady”, or “Laird”. These become part of your legal name only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yllgjc\" data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eYou must have the mental capacity to understand and agree to the change of name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ql2u0o\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eIf you are a UK citizen living abroad, you may not be eligible to use a UK deed poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1czirit\" data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eMost organisations accept photocopies of your deed poll, but HM Passport Office, the DVLA, and some banks may require an original or certified copy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tva793\" data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eHomemade deed polls are legal and can be created free of charge, but some organisations may reject them if they do not appear formal or contain the correct wording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"47znvu\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eThere is no requirement to use a solicitor, although a professional service can help ensure everything is completed correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sw3fad\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eWhen enrolling a deed poll, a fee is payable to His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19v9ew9\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eIf you marry or enter a civil partnership, you can usually change your surname using your marriage or civil partnership certificate instead of a deed poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sn4e77\" data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eAfter divorce or the end of a civil partnership, you can often return to a previous name using your marriage certificate and decree absolute or final order. Some organisations may still require a deed poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nwd00v\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eChildren under 16 can change their name by deed poll if everyone with parental responsibility agrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d7sslm\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1717\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eIf you are on the Violent and Sex Offenders Register or subject to criminal restrictions, you must inform the police of your new name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Tell Organisations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"81\" data-start=\"37\"\u003eAfter changing your name, you should notify:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"278\" data-start=\"82\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"102\" data-start=\"82\" data-section-id=\"1yjoy85\"\u003eHM Passport Office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"109\" data-start=\"103\" data-section-id=\"1j41m7r\"\u003eDVLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"136\" data-start=\"110\" data-section-id=\"19pqo1i\"\u003eHM Revenue \u0026amp; Customs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"167\" data-start=\"137\" data-section-id=\"1vr60ig\"\u003eBanks and building societies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"187\" data-start=\"168\" data-section-id=\"1ch5hy2\"\u003ePension providers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"188\" data-section-id=\"f1cb5a\"\u003eEmployers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"232\" data-start=\"200\" data-section-id=\"1ls9kk5\"\u003eUtility companies and insurers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"278\" data-start=\"233\" data-section-id=\"k4ky8\"\u003eGP surgeries and other healthcare providers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highland Titles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47589382816033,"sku":"DEEDPOLLDOWNLOAD","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/8665\/1937\/files\/Master_title_deed_download.jpg?v=1701778444","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandtitles.com\/products\/deed-poll-download","provider":"Highland Titles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}