Change your name legally in the UK. For free, if you want to.

Yes. Our deed polls are accepted by all major UK banks, building societies, and credit card providers. When you present your signed deed poll to your bank, they will update your records. We also include a guide to help you notify each institution in the right order.

No. You do not need a solicitor, court appearance, or any other legal professional to change your name in the UK. A deed poll signed by you in front of an adult witness (who is not a family member) is all that's required. We handle the preparation — you simply sign it when it arrives.

We typically dispatch your deed poll within 2 working days of receiving your completed application. Standard tracked delivery takes 2–3 working days, so you should receive your document within 3–5 working days in total. Once you have it and have signed it in front of a witness, you can immediately begin using it to update your records.

An enrolled deed poll is registered with the Senior Courts of England and Wales — it becomes part of the public record. An unenrolled deed poll is not registered anywhere, but is equally valid for all practical purposes. The vast majority of name changes in the UK are carried out using unenrolled deed polls. Enrolled deed polls are typically only required in very specific circumstances, such as if you are on the register of a company. If you need an enrolled deed poll, please visit the UK Government website for information on how to apply directly.

Yes. You can change a child's name via deed poll. If the child is under 16, all individuals with parental responsibility for the child must consent to the name change. When you apply for a child's name change, we'll guide you through the specific requirements, including what signatures and consents are needed.

No. You can create one yourself for free using our free deed poll generator. Our paid service is completely optional — it's for people who want a professionally printed version on premium certificate paper, without the hassle of doing it themselves.

Many people prefer not to worry about formatting, printing, or whether it will be accepted. Our printed deed poll arrives ready to sign, on premium certificate paper with an embossed gold seal — the kind institutions are used to seeing. We also guarantee acceptance, so if it's ever questioned we'll re-do it at no extra cost.

Often yes — a correctly worded, signed and witnessed deed poll is legally valid regardless of how it was produced. However, some organisations may ask questions about a home-printed document, particularly if the formatting looks unfamiliar. A professionally printed version on certificate paper tends to pass without question.