Age Restrictions

Age restrictions only apply to who must file the Deed Poll. Any person can change their name by Deed Poll no matter their age. However, the procedure for filing a Deed Poll for adults or for children is very similar.

Adults (over 18 years of age)

Any adult can apply to change their name by Deed Poll. No consent is required, parental or otherwise. The only condition is that the name change must not be carried out for fraudulent purposes.

The Deed Poll document is accepted by all organisations, including the Identity and Passport Office, as evidence of change of name. As such, all records will be updated accordingly with a Deed Poll.

Age Restrictions for Children

Children aged 16 to 18

Children between the age of 16 and 18 must apply for their own Deed Poll. They do not need to the consent of those holding parental responsibility for them.

In the same way that an adult does, they sign the Deed Poll themselves in the presence of a witness. They can then update all of their records, including the name on their passport. Afterwards, they simply send out the Deed Poll document to the relevant departments

Children under the age of 16

For children under the age of 16, a person holding parental responsibility for the child must apply for the Deed Poll. In order for the document to be accepted by professional bodies such as the passport office, it is necessary for all those holding parental responsibility to consent to the name change.

The permission of children under 16 does not need to be obtained for a change of name. However, if a child objects to the change, it is possible for them to apply for a court order to prevent the change. The court will only accept the objection if it is satisfied that the child has a full understanding of what is involved.

For more information on issues involved in changing the name of a child please read:

Changing the name of a Child by Deed Poll

Parental Responsibility

To change your name...

  • Fill in our online application form
  • Receive your Deed Poll in the post
  • Sign and date your Deed Poll
  • Update records into your new name

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