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A deed of change of name is a legal document used in the United Kingdom, Ireland and some other countries with legal systems based on English common law, to record an intended change of name by a person or family. It is one use of a deed poll.[1]
Some organisations, such as government departments issuing passports and driving licences, may not recognise a name change without a deed poll.[1][2] However, an official document is not a legal requirement for a valid name change in common law.[3]
- ^ a b "Change your name or personal details on your passport". UK Government. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ "Identity documents needed for a driving licence application". UK Government. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ Enrolment of Deeds (Change of Name) Regulations 1994 SI 1994/604 (as amended)