name change??

rachel6188

hi all,
im not sure if this is in the right place so could it please be moved if not.
i need some advice on how to go about changing my name...my mum got married 15 years ago and from then i have been known l*****y - never legally had it changed by deedpoll or anything like that but my n.i number etc is in l******y and i want to change everything back to j***s and im not sure where to start.??. any help would be greatly appreciated.
rachx

Nanaof2

Hi
Nearly six years ago I changed back to my maiden name from my married name.
I contacted my solicitor who advised me to do it by means of a 'Change Of Name Deed' as it was a quick, cheap way of doing it.
It was done within a week & is a simple document where it states which name you are changing from to and that you will now be using your new name for everything.
I was given the original document & three certified copies which I sent (& have had returned) to official bodies such as banks.
I had no problems at all obtaining either a passport or a driving licence in my new name or changing bank accounts etc.

I hope this is of some help to you.

rachel6188

thank you for the help...how much did that cost you?? iv never legally had it changed just been known as l******y., how do i go back to being offically known as j****s with my n.i. j****s is whats on my birth certificate.
x

Nanaof2

Six years ago it cost me £30 or £35 but is probably more expensive now.
I just took along my birth certificate with me to the solicitor as I wanted to go back to my maiden name. As I said it was very quick & easy & once I got passport, driving licence, bank accounts & details at work changed I have never had any trouble opening new accounts or with the tax man.
Once you give your new name to your employers your NI no etc will be automatically linked to your new name.

LJM

hi i changed mine in febuary online by deedpoll cant remember who with atm but changed it to be same as partners and my childrens as we are not married,it cost me £10 and it is a leagal document and has been accepted by work DVLA passport banks etc,i was always told before it was expensive but i thought £10 was very reasonable

cjj_2

Would have thought that since you didnt change by deepoll in 1st place all you have to do is prepare a letter stating that as of a particular date you wish to be known as ............. Send this to banks, doctors etc. Contact N I and see how you go about changing the name on card after all you have a birth certificate in your new name. Im no expert though so I could be wrong

rachel6188

no my birth crertificate is j****s. thank you for the help...all this happened as a childxxx