I want to change my name by Deed Poll - recommendations?

TrixieB

I've never been called my first name by anyone except the bank and the doctors surgery - I want to make my middle name my first name and possibly add a new middle name.

Does anyone have any recommendations for changing your name by deed poll online?
I've looked at this one with the fab video intro by Fred Dineage! https://www.thelegaldeedpollservice.org.uk/24/apply-online

There seem to be a lot of companies out there and no idea how to tell who is legit!

Any suggestions of how to pick a new name gratefully recieved as I would like one but no idea what! fancy something unique and funky ;0

Tia!

Valli

There is no need to pay ANYTHING or ANYBODY to change your name - just do it! Seriously!

If you are just changing your forename just write to your bank (etc)

To who it may concern

re: Change of name - (and include Account number/reference number relevant to addressee)

Please note that, from now on, I wish to be known as Susan Julia Brown. Please update your records accordingly.

Yous sincerely

Susan Julia Brown (formerly known as Trixie Susan Brown)

Above each name include the relevant signature. Job done at cost of 1 stamp!

crazyguy

Princess.
Sunshine.
Spirit.
Florida.
Rainbow.
Moon.
Fantasy.
Bambi.
Sparkle.
Jamaica.
Ecko.
Ginger.
Karma.
Heart

McAzrael

Further to Valli's post above, you may come across some people who want a little more convincing than the letter. Still, there is no need to resort to deed poll. An affidavit, witnessed by a solicitor, photocopied as many times as necessary and distributed to all and sundry is normally sufficient. Divorcees do this all the time, and your solicitor will be well used to it.

In English law at least, you can have as many names as you like and change them as many times as you like (assuming you haven't promised otherwise in a deed). You may have some trouble convincing people to use your chosen name if you change it too often or take on a comedy name. You may be subject to other contractual conditions (such as airlines insisting that the name on your ticket matches the name on your passport) and some people and companies may decide they're not going to deal with you if you try to use multiple names. There are whole load of things you can't do - mainly with regards to fraud and deception but also not inciting violence or religious hatred and that type of thing may apply.