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Can I destroy my deed poll to make it invalid ?
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?
I am in prison. Can I change my name by Deed Poll?
If I am an undischarged bankrupt or subject to a Debt Relief Order, can I change my name by Deed Poll?
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?
If I make a mistake on my Deed Poll, or my witness makes a mistake, what should I do?
Somebody told me that I can change my surname to my boyfriend’s surname. Is that true, and if so, how do I do it?
What is the difference between a Statutory Declaration and a Deed Poll?
What sort of paper do you use for the Deed Polls?
Why do people change their name?
Children - Can I change my child’s name without the father’s consent?
Children - I’m 15 years old and want to change my name. Can I get a Deed Poll?
If I change my child’s name, who do I have to notify?
DVLA - Once I have my Deed Poll, how do I change the name on the log book for my car?
Info on Changing Name Back to Maiden Name for Widows
I’m getting married abroad and I’ve been told that I have to get my Deed Poll legalised. How do I do that?
Marriage - What are the rules on changes of name after same-sex marriage?
Registration - Do I have to register my deed poll?
Do I need to get a solicitor to witness my Deed Poll?
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?
Who Do I Tell? - Do I have to update my CRB check after I’ve changed my name?
Who Do I Tell? - If I’m looking for a job, will I have to tell potential employers about my previous name?