No legal procedure is required to start using a new name. However, you might need a “deed poll” to apply for or make modifications to official documents like your passport or driver's license.
Take out a deed poll
An official document attesting to a name change is a deed poll. Any element of your name can be altered, including names, hyphens, and spelling.
There are two ways to get a Family name change deed poll.
- Your own “unenrolled” deed poll can be created.
- make an “enrolled” deed poll request.
Find out what kind of deed polls the company you're working with will accept as proof of your changed name, such as your bank. If you are a permanent resident of another country, you cannot change your name by a deed poll in both civil unions and matrimony. Without a deed poll, you might take on the last name of your husband or civil partner. Organizations that preserve records, such as benefits agencies, should receive a copy of your marriage certificate or civil union certificate.
If you separate or end your civil union
You might be able to go back to your original name by giving record holders one of the following – Absolute marriage license, civil union license, and order. Some organizations won't let you change your name back without a deed poll. You must go to the designated neighborhood police station to do this. You'll be made aware of its location when it is released.
Acquiring proof of a name change
If you want official proof that your name has changed, sign a Deed Poll. A Deed Poll is a legally binding document that sets forth your plans for action starting on the date you sign it. This gives you the right to formally declare the following as of the Deed Poll's signing date:
- Are no longer using your former name
- I'll refer to you by your new name from now on.
