Change Your Child's Name with a Deed Poll

Order online in 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.

Your Child's Deed Poll Name Change Made Easy

At the UK Deed Poll Centre, we’ve helped thousands of parents and guardians 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 unenrolled private legal documents, prepared to meet UK legal standards and accepted by all major organisations — including the Passport Office, schools, GP surgeries, and more.

We’ve made the process simple and stress-free: order online in minutes, follow the clear instructions we provide, and receive your 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

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 printed 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 child’s name with the Passport Office, schools, your GP, and more.

Accepted By..

Our Child Deed Poll certificates are 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 Child Deed Poll certificates cost just £22.50, with UK-wide tracked 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

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

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

To change a child’s name by deed poll, you need the consent of everyone with parental responsibility, and the child’s current 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 varies, but at the UK Deed Poll Centre it’s just £22.50, including your certificate and full guidance.

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

Yes, our unenrolled child deed poll certificates are accepted by the UK Passport Office, schools, banks, the NHS, and organisations across the UK.

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 — no solicitor is needed at any stage. Our unenrolled deed polls are private documents you complete yourself, with full instructions included.