Change Your Child's Name with an Official UK Deed Poll

Apply Online within just 5 minutes – no solicitors needed. Accepted by the Passport Office, Schools, NHS & 1000+ UK organisations

Change a child's name by deed poll with the UK Deed Poll Centre.

Trusted by Thousands Across the UK

Changing your child’s 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 Child's Deed Poll Name Change Made Easy

At the UK Deed Poll Centre, we’ve helped thousands of parents and guardians legally change their child’s name — whether it’s following a family change, aligning surnames, correcting a mistake, or simply choosing a name that better reflects their identity.

Our Child Deed Poll certificates are professionally prepared, legally valid, and accepted by all major UK organisations — including the Passport Office, Schools, GP surgeries, and more.

We’ve made the process simple and stress-free: apply online in minutes, follow the clear instructions we provide, and receive your official certificate straight to your door.

No appointments. No legal jargon. No solicitors needed.

A lady and her child, in the process of changing his name by deed poll with the UK Deed Poll Centre.

How It Works: Apply Online

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

1

Order Online

Enter your child’s 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 child’s 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 child’s name with the Passport Office, Schools, your GP, and more.

Accepted By..

Our professionally prepared Child Deed Polls are legally recognised and accepted by thousands of 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 Child Deed Polls cost just £22.50, with UK-wide delivery and easy-to-follow instructions included.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my child’s name by deed poll?

Yes, you can change your child’s name by deed poll if you have parental responsibility. All those with parental responsibility must consent to the name change for it to be legally valid.

To change a child’s name by deed poll, you need the consent of everyone with parental responsibility, and the child’s current legal name and details.

Yes, in most cases both parents with parental responsibility must agree to a child’s name change. If one parent doesn’t consent, you may need a court order to proceed.

The cost of changing a child’s name by deed poll varies, but at the UK Deed Poll Centre it’s just £22.50, including your official certificate and full guidance.

Once your application is received, we typically process and post your child’s deed poll certificate within 1 working day.

Yes, our child deed poll certificates are legally valid and accepted by the UK Passport Office, schools, banks, the NHS and other official organisations.

A child of any age can have their name changed by deed poll with parental consent. If the child is 16 or over, they can usually change their own name without parental consent in England and Wales.

No, one of the benefits of obtaining a deed poll from us is that no costly solicitors are required!