Everything you need, with no sneaky extras
The £14.95 price covers your professionally prepared deed poll, premium printing and the service benefits below. Delivery is added at checkout, where you choose the option that suits you. There are no surprise document charges.
Professionally prepared and checked
Your application is individually prepared and reviewed by our UK-based team before it's printed, rather than being sent straight from an automated generator.
Legally appropriate wording
Your unenrolled deed poll uses established legal wording, so you can present it to banks, the DVLA and other organisations with confidence.
Premium print with gold seal
Printed on premium certificate paper and finished with an embossed gold seal. It looks like the important legal document it is.
Protected in the post
Your deed poll travels in a protective hard-backed A4 envelope so it arrives flat and undamaged, with tracked delivery options available at checkout.
Extra copies made easy
We keep a record of your order, so if you ever need additional certified copies you can order them easily without starting from scratch.
Free name-change checklist
A clear checklist of who to notify and in what order, so updating your passport, driving licence, bank and everything else feels manageable.
Accepted with confidence
Your deed poll uses established wording that UK organisations see every day. In the unlikely event one ever queries it, we'll put it right free of charge.
Secure checkout
Pay securely online. We're a UK-based, GDPR-compliant service, so your personal details are handled properly from application to delivery.
No sneaky extras
£14.95 covers the professionally prepared document, premium printing and every benefit listed here. Delivery is the only addition, and it's clearly shown at checkout.
£14.95 + delivery · Usually takes around five minutes to apply
How to change your name by deed poll
Three straightforward steps. No solicitor, no court visits, no complicated forms.
Apply online in around five minutes
Complete our simple, secure application with your current name and new name. Order by 6pm, Monday to Friday, and we'll process it the same day.
We prepare, check and post it
Our UK-based team prepares and checks your deed poll, prints it on premium certificate paper with an embossed gold seal, and posts it in a protective hard-backed envelope.
Sign, witness and start using it
Sign in front of an independent adult witness, then use your deed poll to update your passport, driving licence, bank and everything else. Our checklist keeps you on track.
Prepared by people, not simply generated and forgotten
Changing your name is important. That's why every application is individually prepared and checked by our UK-based team before it's printed and dispatched, rather than simply being automatically generated and sent unchecked.
See exactly what you'll receive
Have a look at a sample deed poll before you apply, including the premium certificate paper and embossed gold seal.
Compare your options
Here's an honest look at what you get with our service, what's involved in doing it yourself, and how other online services can differ.
| Feature | changeyourname.co.uk | Doing it yourself | Other online services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price transparency | ✓ £14.95 + delivery, clearly shown | No fee, but your own paper, printing and copies | £25–£75+ is common, and extras aren't always clear upfront |
| Human preparation and checking | ✓ Individually prepared and checked | ✗ No review included; you check everything yourself | Often automated generation |
| Same-day processing before 6pm | ✓ Monday to Friday | Depends entirely on your own time | Priority processing often costs extra |
| Premium certificate paper | ✓ Included | ✗ Depends on your printer and paper | Paper quality varies widely |
| Embossed gold seal | ✓ Included | ✗ Not included | Sometimes included |
| Protective postal packaging | ✓ Hard-backed A4 envelope | Not applicable; nothing is posted to you | Sometimes charged as an extra |
| Tracked delivery options | ✓ Including Royal Mail Tracked 24 | ✗ Not included | Often available at extra cost |
| Easy ordering of extra certified copies | ✓ Included | ✗ Not included | Extra copies can cost £9–£25 each |
| Free name-change checklist | ✓ Included | ✗ Not included | Sometimes included |
| Acceptance assurance | ✓ If ever queried, we'll put it right free of charge | ✗ You're responsible for correcting any mistakes | Not always offered |
| Time and effort required | Around five minutes to apply | Wording, formatting, printing and checking are all down to you | Similar application time |
| Support if something is wrong | ✓ UK-based support that puts things right | ✗ No support included | Depends on the provider |
| Surprise extras | ✓ None; delivery is the only addition | None, but hidden costs of your own printing and copies | Upsells and add-ons are common |
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A self-prepared deed poll may be valid when correctly drafted, signed and witnessed, but you are responsible for getting every detail right. Details for other online services are typical of what we've seen across the market and differ between providers, so always check exactly what's included before you order.
Use your deed poll with major UK institutions
An unenrolled deed poll is the standard document used to change your name in the UK. Once signed and witnessed, you can present yours to organisations including:
Reasons people change their name
Whatever your reason, a deed poll is the straightforward, legal way to make your new name official in the UK.
Marriage or civil partnership
A deed poll is the most widely accepted way to change your name after getting married or forming a civil partnership.
Separation or divorce
Reverting to your previous name after a separation or divorce is completely straightforward with our service.
Personal preference
You don't need a specific reason to change your name in the UK. If you'd simply prefer something different, that's reason enough.
Gender reassignment
A deed poll is the recognised legal document for changing your name as part of your gender transition.
Changing a child's name
Parents or guardians can change a child's name by deed poll. We'll guide you through the specific requirements.
Widowed
If you'd like to change your name following bereavement, we handle your application with care and sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. An unenrolled deed poll is a legally binding document under English and Welsh law and is the standard way most people change their name in the UK. It is recognised by major UK institutions including HM Passport Office, the DVLA, HMRC, banks and the NHS. It does not need to be registered with the courts to be valid.
Applications completed by 6pm, Monday to Friday, are processed the same day. Orders placed after 6pm, or at the weekend, are processed on the next working day.
If you choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 at checkout, your deed poll will usually arrive on the next working day after dispatch. Combined with same-day processing before 6pm on a weekday, many customers receive their document very quickly. Delivery timing is an estimate rather than a guarantee.
£14.95 covers your professionally prepared unenrolled deed poll, individually prepared and checked by our UK-based team, printed on premium certificate paper with an embossed gold seal and posted in a protective hard-backed A4 envelope. It also includes our free name-change checklist and easy ordering of additional certified copies whenever you need them. There are no surprise document charges, and in the unlikely event a UK organisation ever queries your document, we'll put it right free of charge.
Delivery is charged in addition to the £14.95 document price and is clearly shown at checkout, where you can choose your delivery option, including Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Every deed poll is individually prepared and checked by our UK-based team before it's printed and dispatched, rather than simply being automatically generated and sent unchecked.
Once signed and witnessed, your deed poll can be used to update your name with UK organisations such as HM Passport Office, the DVLA, banks and building societies, HMRC, the NHS, employers, universities and insurers.
Yes, unenrolled deed polls are the standard document these organisations see for name changes, and correctly drafted, signed and witnessed deed polls are routinely accepted. Ours use established legal wording that UK organisations recognise.
No. You do not need a solicitor or a court appearance to change your name in the UK. A deed poll signed by you in front of an independent adult witness is all that is required. We prepare the document for you, and you simply sign it when it arrives.
Sign the deed poll in your old and new names in front of an independent adult witness, who should not be a family member or someone living at your address. The witness then signs and adds their details. Clear signing instructions are included with your document.
Yes. You can add extra copies during your application, and because we keep a record of your order you can easily order more certified copies later if you need them.
It's very rare, because our deed polls use established wording that UK organisations see every day. If it ever happens, get in touch with the details and we'll put it right free of charge.
Yes. A parent or guardian can change a child's name by deed poll. If the child is under 16, everyone with parental responsibility must consent to the change. Our application guides you through the requirements, including which signatures and consents are needed.
An enrolled deed poll is registered with the Senior Courts of England and Wales and becomes part of the public record. An unenrolled deed poll is not registered anywhere but is equally valid for everyday name-change purposes, and it is what the vast majority of people in the UK use. We provide unenrolled deed polls only. If you need an enrolled deed poll, apply through the UK Government website.
Ready to make your new name official?
Complete your secure application today and we'll prepare, check and print your deed poll for you.
Secure checkout. Tracked delivery options. Usually takes around five minutes to apply.
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