Change Your Name with an Unenrolled 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.

Your Name Change Made Easy

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

Every certificate we issue is an unenrolled deed poll — a private legal document prepared to meet UK legal standards and accepted by all major organisations, including the Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, and more.

We’ve made the process as simple as possible: order online in minutes, follow the clear steps we provide, and get your 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

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 Deed Poll certificate 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, you can begin updating your name with the Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, your GP, and more.

Accepted By..

Our Deed Poll certificates are accepted by 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 Deed Poll certificates cost just £22.50, with fast delivery and easy-to-follow instructions included.

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

Can I Order a Deed Poll for a Child?

Yes. We provide unenrolled Deed Polls for children too.

As long as everyone with parental responsibility gives consent, you can change a child’s name using an unenrolled 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?

An unenrolled deed poll is a private legal document that confirms 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. An unenrolled Deed Poll is accepted by all major UK organisations, including HM Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, and more.

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

  1. Order an unenrolled deed poll certificate online.
  2. Sign it in front of a witness.
  3. Send copies to update your name with organisations 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 unenrolled deed poll if everyone with parental responsibility agrees and signs the document.

Yes. A properly signed and witnessed unenrolled deed poll is accepted by HM Passport Office and the DVLA for updating your name on their records.

Our unenrolled deed poll certificates start from £22.50. Extra certified copies are available for a small additional fee.

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

At the UK Deed Poll Centre, we provide unenrolled deed poll certificates — private legal documents you can complete without 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 private legal document used to 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: confirming that you’ve adopted a new name and are no longer using your previous one.

No. We are an independent private service providing unenrolled deed poll certificates to customers across the UK. We are not affiliated with any government body.