Change Your Name with a UK Deed Poll

Apply Online in just 5 minutes – no solicitors needed. Widely accepted by the Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC & 1000+ UK organisations

A happy lady completing her deed poll name change online through the UK Deed Poll Centre.

Trusted by Thousands Across the UK

Changing your name is an important decision — whether it’s for a life event, family reasons, or a fresh start. At the UK Deed Poll Centre, we make the process simple, secure, and stress-free from start to finish.

Our Deed Poll certificates – also known as a Change of Name Deed – are officially recognised and accepted by all UK government departments and major organisations. Trusted by thousands across the UK, each Deed Poll is printed, stamped, and delivered straight to your door — so you can move forward with total confidence.

William Dawson, Founder at the UK Deed Poll Centre

Your Deed Poll Name Change Made Easy

At the UK Deed Poll Centre, we’ve helped thousands of people change their name with ease — whether you’re getting married, divorced, transitioning, or simply ready for a new chapter.

Every Deed Poll name change certificate we issue is legally valid, professionally prepared, and accepted by all major UK bodies — including the Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, and more.

We’ve made the process as simple as possible: apply online in minutes, follow the clear steps we provide, and get your official certificate delivered straight to your door.

No appointments. No legal jargon. No solicitors needed.

A lady and a man applying for a deed poll through the UK Deed Poll Centre to change their names.

How It Works: Apply Online

Changing your name by Deed Poll with us is quick, simple, and stress-free. Just follow these three steps:

1

Order Online

Enter your current and new name, select your options, and place your order in just a few minutes — no solicitor required.

2

Receive Your Deed Poll

We’ll prepare your professionally printed Deed Poll and post it to your door, along with clear instructions on what to do next.

3

Sign It, Witness It, Start Using It

Once signed and witnessed, your Deed Poll name change is official. You can now update your name with the Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, your GP, and more.

Accepted By..

Our professionally prepared Deed Polls are legally recognised and accepted by key organisations across the UK, including:

How to change your name by deed poll with the UK Deed Poll Centre.

How Much Does It Cost?

Our professionally prepared Deed Polls cost just £22.50, with fast delivery and easy-to-follow instructions included.

There are no hidden fees — just great value and expert service from start to finish.

Can I Order a Deed Poll for a Child?

Yes. We provide Deed Polls for children too.

As long as everyone with parental responsibility gives consent, you can legally change a child’s name using a Deed Poll.

Our child Deed Polls are prepared to the same high standard as adult ones and come with clear guidance to help you through every step.

The UK Deed Poll Centre is a private service providing unenrolled deed polls, and is not affiliated with any government body.

What Others Say

Rated 4.9 / 5.0 based on 140 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a deed poll and how does it work?

A deed poll is a legal document that proves a change of name in the UK. It declares that you’re giving up your old name and using a new one. Once signed and witnessed, it can be used to update your records with banks, the passport office, and other organisations.

Yes. A Deed Poll name change is legally recognised and accepted by all UK government departments, including HM Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, and more.

To change your name by Deed Poll in the UK, follow these steps:

  1. Order or create a deed poll certificate.

  2. Sign it in front of a witness.

  3. Send copies to update your name with government departments and institutions.
    No solicitor or court enrolment is required.

Your deed poll must be witnessed by someone aged 18 or over, who knows you personally, is not a family member, and does not live at the same address.

Yes, you can change a child’s name by deed poll if everyone with parental responsibility agrees and signs the document. This ensures the name change is legally valid.

Yes. A properly signed and witnessed deed poll is accepted by HM Passport Office and the DVLA for changing your name on official documents.

The cost of a deed poll starts from £22.50. Extra certified copies are available for a small additional fee.

We dispatch your deed poll within 1 working day. With our standard or next-day delivery options, you can receive it quickly anywhere in the UK.

Changing your name by Deed Poll is a simple and legally valid way to update your personal records in the UK. At the UK Deed Poll Centre, we help you complete the process online, without the need for a solicitor. We’ve helped over 20,000 people across the UK change their names and are proud to be 5-star rated.

Yes – a deed poll and a change of name deed are the same thing in the UK. Both terms refer to a legal document used to officially change your name. Whether it’s called a “deed poll”, a “change of name deed”, or a “deed poll certificate”, they all serve the same purpose: providing legal proof that you’ve adopted a new name and are no longer using your previous one.

No, we are an independent organisation that provides professional deed poll documents to customers across the UK. We are not affiliated with the UK government.