What Would You Change Your Name To?

Thinking about changing your name? A Deed Poll is a quick and straightforward way to officially change your name.

A Deed Poll is a legal document that proves you’ve adopted a new name and given up your old one. You’ll need it to update key documents such as your passport, driving license, the name on your bank account and payroll records with your employer. It serves as evidence that:

• You’ve started using a new name
• You’ve stopped using your old name
• The date your new name became official

Here’s how you can order a deed poll in three simple steps:

1. Complete Baraka UK Deed Poll online application form
   Fill out our secure and easy online Deed Poll application form. Provide your personal details accurately, and you can make payment with a debit/credit card or PayPal.
   One Deed Poll will suffice to notify all the relevant offices about your change of name; however, to speed up the process, you can choose to order additional copies at chekout.
2. Receive your Deed Poll by post
   We’ll send you the Deed Poll by recorded next-day delivery via Royal Mail, the next working day.

3. Get a witness and sign
   To validate your name change, you’ll need a witnesses to sign the Deed Poll.
   Your witness must be a UK resident, over the age of 18, not a family member, and he or she must not leave at your same address. Friends, neighbours, or colleagues often make suitable witnesses.

And that’s all it takes! Once signed, you can use your Deed Poll to update your name with various organizations. Don’t worry, we’ll include instructions on how to do this (including a cove letter example), when you receive the document.

Who do you need to inform?
We’ll provide a list of organizations you’ll need to notify, such as:

• HM Passport Office
• HM Land Registry (if you own property)
• DVLA for your driving license
• Local council for taxes and benefits
• Department of Work and Pensions
• HMRC
• Your employer, banks, pension providers, and mortgage company

How old do you need to be?
You can change your name with a Deed Poll independently if you’re 18 or older. If you’re between 16 and 18, your parents or guardians can sign the Deed Poll for you. Otherwise, you can sign your own Deed Poll, but your guardians or parents can oppose your name change under special circumstances, and you’ll have full control only once you turn 18. If you’re under 16, your parents or guardians can change your name with everyone’s consent.

How much does it cost?
The cost of a Deed Poll application with Baraka UK Deed Poll is £29, plus £4.99 for recorded next-day delivery via Royal Mail. Each additional certified copy you may need is £15. There are no hidden fees, and no VAT will be added to the total. We have issued thousands of Deed Polls and guarantee their acceptance at all government and private institutions across the UK, or your money back!

Are there restrictions on changing your name?
Yes. You can’t choose a name that is offensive, vulgar, fraudulent, or promotes criminal activities. Your name can’t include numbers, symbols, or made-up punctuation, and it must only use Latin characters. Titles must be British-accepted (e.g., Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, Master, Dr, Lady, etc.).

Is there an official Deed Poll service in the UK?
There’s no single official service, but we at the Baraka UK Deed Poll are a trusted provider. We’ve issued thousands of deed polls, and our process is quick, secure, and 100% guaranteed to be accepted.

Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to start your Deed Poll process, and we’ll guide you through every step to make it as seamless as possible.

Aisha Barbara Farina, MCIL, Chartered Linguist, Paralegal
Project Manager