Change Your Name After Divorce

Change your name back to your maiden name (or any surname) with an unenrolled UK Deed Poll. Accepted by the Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC & more. Trusted by 20,000+ UK customers.

A lady smiling and applying for a deed poll to change her name after divorce, from the UK Deed Poll Centre.

Helping You Move Forward After Divorce

At the UK Deed Poll Centre, we’ve helped thousands of people change their name after divorce — whether you’re going back to your maiden name or choosing a new surname.

Our unenrolled Deed Poll certificates are private legal documents, prepared to meet UK legal standards and accepted by all major organisations — including the Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, and more.

We’ve made it simple: order online in minutes, follow our clear instructions, and receive your certificate straight to your door.

No appointments. No solicitors. No hassle. Just a fast, affordable way to change your name.

How It Works

Changing your name after divorce with the UK Deed Poll Centre is quick, simple, and stress-free. Just follow these three steps:

1

Order Online

Enter your current name and your 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 and print your unenrolled Deed Poll certificate, then post it to your door along with clear instructions.

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 standard delivery and easy-to-follow instructions included.

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

What Others Say

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Deed Poll to change my name after divorce?

If you’re reverting to your maiden name, some organisations may accept your marriage and divorce certificates as proof. However, many will still require an unenrolled Deed Poll to update your name across all records.

To change your name back to your maiden name after divorce, order an unenrolled Deed Poll online. Once signed and witnessed, you can use it to update your name with the Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, and other organisations.

Some organisations may accept your marriage certificate and decree absolute to revert to your maiden name. However, many require a Deed Poll as proof of your name change, especially if documents are missing or additional evidence is needed.

Yes, an unenrolled Deed Poll is accepted by the UK Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, and all major UK organisations as confirmation of your name change after divorce.

A Deed Poll certificate from us costs £22.50, including delivery and full instructions.

You can order a Deed Poll online in minutes. We prepare and post your certificate the same or next working day. Once signed and witnessed, you can start using your new name straight away.

Your Deed Poll must be signed in front of a witness who is over 18, knows you personally, and is not a family member or living at your address.

No. An unenrolled Deed Poll is a private document you complete yourself — no solicitor or legal appointments needed.

If using an unenrolled Deed Poll, no extra documents are required to make the change. Without a Deed Poll, some organisations may request your marriage certificate, decree absolute, and birth certificate as proof to revert to your maiden name.