Change Your Name After Divorce

Legally change your name back to your maiden name (or any surname) with an official 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.

Trusted Experts in Name Changes After Divorce

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

Our official Deed Poll certificates are legally valid, professionally prepared, and accepted by all major UK organisations — including the Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, and more.

We’ve made it simple to change your name after divorce: apply online in minutes, follow our clear instructions, and receive your official Deed Poll straight to your door.

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

How It Works: Apply Online

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 professionally prepare and print your Deed Poll, then post it to your door along with clear instructions on how to change your name after divorce.

3

Sign It, Witness It, Start Using It

Once signed and witnessed, your Deed Poll is official. You can now update your name with the Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, banks, your GP, and more.

Accepted By..

Our professionally prepared Deed Polls are legally recognised and accepted by key 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 Deed Polls cost just £22.50, with free standard delivery and easy-to-follow instructions included.

There are no hidden fees — just great value and expert 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 a Deed Poll to legally recognise your name change across all records.

To change your name back to your maiden name after divorce, apply for an official 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 official proof of your name change, especially if documents are missing or additional evidence is needed.

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

An official Deed Poll from us costs £22.50.

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

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, you don’t need a solicitor to change your name after divorce. You can apply for an official Deed Poll online without legal appointments.

If using a Deed Poll, no extra documents are legally 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.