Need to Change Your Child’s Name? Get an Official Deed Poll Today.

Official Child Deed Polls delivered to your door. Legally recognised by the Passport Office, NHS, schools & more. Trusted by over 20,000 UK parents.

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

Trusted Experts in Changing a Child’s Name by Deed Poll

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, DVLA, HMRC, 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 solicitor needed. No confusing legal jargon. No lengthy appointments — just a straightforward, affordable way to officially change your child’s name.

How It Works: Apply Online

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

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Order Online

Enter your child’s current and new name, select your options, and place your order in just a few minutes.

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 by everyone with parental consent and witnessed, your Deed Poll is official. You can now update your child’s new name with the Passport Office, schools, your GP, and more.

Accepted By..

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

How Much Does It Cost?

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

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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.

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.