About Deed Polls
What is a Deed Poll?
Why is it called a Deed Poll?
What is the purpose of a Deed Poll?
Who can apply for a Deed Poll?
How long does the process take?
Can I change my child's name?
Are there any restrictions on names?
Is a Deed Poll registered anywhere?
Can a birth certificate be changed?
Why do people change their name?
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Applying for a Deed Poll
How to apply
Services available and fees
Video guides

Services for previous clients
Apply for a copy of your archived Deed Poll
Apply for a replacement Deed Poll

General name change information
Introduction
A woman's rights upon marriage
A man's rights upon marriage
A couple's rights upon a civil partnership
A woman's rights upon separation
A woman's rights upon divorce
A woman's rights upon being widowed
A child's rights upon adoption
Adding a middle name
Advice for transsexuals
An alternative to marriage
A unique gift
Changing your name on your passport
Obtaining a copy of your lost Deed Poll
Who to advise after changing your name

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If you are 16 years of age or over
To apply for a replacement Deed Poll, the easiest way to order (if you can pay by debit or credit card) is to call our Helpline.  Alternatively, you can apply for a replacement Deed Poll by clicking here.  However, before applying, please read the section below titled Completing your application form.

Applying for a child (who is under 16 years of age)
To apply for a replacement Deed Poll for a child, who is still under 16 years of age, you can apply online or by post (please click on one of these two links).  Before applying, please read the next section.

Completing the application form
If you have not changed your name since changing your name using the Deed Poll you have lost, when you enter your name details on the application form, you should enter your former name in the current name boxes and your current name in the new name boxes.  The idea is to replicate the name change shown on your lost Deed Poll document.

Please note, if you are applying for an Adult Deed Poll, we can modify your replacement Deed Poll to include a declaration that states you have been using your current name for all purposes since a particular date.  If you would like this modification made, which we recommend, please complete section 5 of the online application form.  We need to know how and when (at least the year) you originally changed your name.  This modification explains to those you show your replacement Deed Poll to that it is not for a new name change.

If you have changed your name since changing your name using the Deed Poll you have lost, please email us with the details (when and how) of all your name changes and we will advise you how to complete the application form.  Alternatively, call our Helpline for advice (see top right of this page for our Helpline's numbers and hours).

Previous client fee reduction
As a previous client, you are eligible for a fee reduction of £10.  If you apply for your replacement Deed Poll by telephone, please tell us you are a previous client.  If you apply online or by post, there is provision on the application form to claim the fee reduction.