Deed Poll - How To Change Your Name Using It?

Deed poll is defined as the deed signed and executed by only one party. It is nothing but an instrument in the written format for publishing a change of name. It is a legal document. It is not a certificate. It looks like a legal contract, but normally legal contracts are signed between two or more parties. In the case of deed poll the contract is signed by one party in the presence of a witness.

The person who signs it is bound to the document based on the specifications in it. Deed poll documents are used for various purposes. But, most of the time, they are used by an individual or company for the change of name.

The ultimate purpose of using it for the change of name is to arrive at three main declarations.

Your previous name is abandoned.

All times you have to use only your new name.

To make all persons address you only with your new name.

Authenticity will be the next important question. The possibility of duplication is ruled out due to the official seal present in the deed poll. For the change of name, documentary evidence is provided to you. The records given to you consists of all the official records and documents changed to your name.

All departments and companies throughout United Kingdom recognize the deed poll.

The rules which have to be taken into account for name change are; age, nationality and country.

For the request of name change, your age should be at least 16 years. The persons residing in the below mentioned places are eligible for applying name change. The places are; England, Scotland, Whales, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.

In order to change the name, there are some restrictions. The name will be considered only if it satisfies the following restrictions.

One surname and forename have to be there.

If it is hard or impossible to pronounce, the name will not be considered.

There should not be any symbol or numbers in the name.

Only hyphen is allowed to link the surname and forename, no other punctuation marks are allowed.

The facility of adding titles before your name like Mr, Mrs or Miss is available. It is also possible to change your title from Miss to Mrs.

On providing the documentary evidence of the academic certificates, the academic titles such as Phd can be added to your new name. Fun names could be your new name, as some people prefer it.

Applying for deed poll is so simple. You can apply with the help of post, telephone and in person.