Changing Name By Deed Poll questions (merged)

Felix123

I have recently used this free deed poll to change my surname. It has been accepted by the passport office but I'm still waiting for my replacement driving license. I've spent (and am continuing to spend) far too much money on solicitor's fees to finalise my divorce so didn't want to spend any more changing my name.

atpug wrote: »

also found this website which is actually very good as it lets your print out a pretty good certificate. Flaw is that it only allows 1 witness signature whereas on a Deed Poll is needs 2witnesses (when i checked with legal advice online)
http://www.freedeedpoll.co.uk/

mutley74

Felix123 wrote: »

I have recently used this free deed poll to change my surname. It has been accepted by the passport office but I'm still waiting for my replacement driving license. I've spent (and am continuing to spend) far too much money on solicitor's fees to finalise my divorce so didn't want to spend any more changing my name.

I am suprised it was accepted by passport office. As the CLS advice is that 2 signatures of witness are required on a deed poll. Saying that the deedpoll service only provides room for 1 signature, so confusing!

Anyway I FINALLY changed my first name.....after months and months of thinking just though JFDI!!!! And I did. used the wording from the free one but added 2 witnesses. Just sent off for my replacement license...need to get passport photos done to renew that, plus letters to all the banks etc.

garlicbreadxxx

sorry-Had to get edit message-too much abuse

BaileyB

Most charge £30-40. No where near the amount you have posted.

There are a few sites that offer this service and yes you do not need to pay for one but i think most people do as they feel it's better coming from someone in the legal sector.

zzzLazyDaisy

The information OP has provided is good.

Its a pity that he felt the need to pepper his post with indiscriminate vitriol against every member of the legal profession. A large percentage of solicitors are quietly involved in a certain amount of pro-bono (ie free) legal work, alongside their fee-paying work. Just because they don't shout about it - and most don't - doesn't mean it doesn't happen. There are good and bad in every profession and the law is no exception - but it isn't the den on thieves that OP would have us believe either.

I suppose I should declare an interest; I am a retired solicitor. I no longer do any paid legal work, but I still do a fair bit of pro-bono work as do a number of other retired colleagues.

But I guess I'm biased

Toothsmith

Why do your friends and family need to change their name so often?

Toothsmith

garlicbreadxxx wrote: »

sorry-Had to get edit message-too much abuse

It was a bit strong, but you could have left the information in -that seemed quite useful!

zzzLazyDaisy

Disclaimer - the comments below are provided for information only and are not intended as legal advice

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR NAME BY DEED POLL

Complete the form below, deleting the red italics and inserting your new and old names accordingly. Sign the document using black ink, with both your new signature AND your old signature, where indicated. You must do this even if your signature remains the same.

The person witnessing the name change must also sign the form in the space provided, using black ink. Note: the witness must actually witness you signing the Deed Poll in your old and new names.

The witness can be anyone over the age of 18 provided that s/he is not directly related to the person changing his or her name. The witness must also add his or her name, address, and occupation where indicated.
You will need several copies of the Deed Poll, and many organisations require a certified copy. Various professionals can certify copies for you, including solicitors, teachers, GP's. Make sure the wording is correct otherwise it will be rejected, if in doubt ask the organisation concerned for their preferred wording.

Once Deed Poll is completed it can be sent to the Passport Office, DVLA, and all companies and organisations, which hold your personal details, (Banks, Electricity/Gas/Water supplier, employer etc.); to provide evidence of your name change so that stored records can be changed to reflect the name change.


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[FONT=&quot]DEED POLL[/FONT]

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By this Change of Name Deed, I the undersigned,
your new full name
of your home Town, County & Country of residence
who was born at your Town, County & Country of birth
on the your date of birth
DO HEREBY ABSOLUTELY RENOUNCE AND ABANDON the use of my former name
your old full name
and in lieu thereof assume and adopt the name
your new full name
In pursuance of such assumption I HEREBY DECLARE that I shall at all times hereafter in all records deeds and instruments in writing and in all actions and proceedings and upon all occasions whatsoever use the name
your new full name
as my full names and my family name and I HEREBY AUTHORISE AND REQUEST all persons to designate and address me by such names.

In witness whereof I have hereunder signed my given name of
your new first and middle names
and my family name of your new surname.
Dated this ….......….day of……………..….…two thousand and …………………


Signed by the said : …...........................new signature

.................................old signature

In the presence of:

Witness Name………………………………..

...........................................................witness signature

Witness Address....................................
.................................................. ..
.................................................. ..
.................................................. ...

Witness Occupation...................................

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The23rdman

Hi,

I'm marrying my fiancee in a few weeks and plan to take her name. There seem to be dozens of companies offering deed poll services for varying prices. What's the law on this? Does one have more clout than another? Is it worth paying more for the "official" sites version?

Thanks in advance,

Dean

pukkamum

I don't understand why would you need to change it by deed poll?
Is it not the same as women and your marriage certificate is proof enough of name change?
forgive me if i'm being a bit dim.