INFORMATION REPOSITORY

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General Information
Foreign Nationals - If I am a foreign national living in the UK, can I change my name by deed poll?
How do I sign my Deed Poll?
How long will it take for me to change my name?
If I am in debt, can I change my name?
If I changed my name by Deed Poll in the past, can I just go back to my old name?
What is the difference between a Statutory Declaration and a Deed Poll?
Why do people change their name?

Child Deed Poll

Children - Can I change my child’s name without the father’s consent?

Driving Licence

DVLA - Once I have my Deed Poll, how do I change the name on the log book for my car?

Maiden Name

Info on Changing Name Back to Maiden Name for Widows

Marriage
Marriage - What are the rules on changes of name after same-sex marriage?

Middle Name
I want to add two middle names to my name. Can I do that?

Who Do I Tell?

I have applied for a Deed Poll. How do I change the name on my birth certificate?
I have changed my name by Deed Poll. Can I change my National Insurance number?
Who Do I Tell? - Can I change my name if I have a criminal record?
Who Do I Tell? - Can I change my name on my school and university certificates?