The average person needs to notify 30 to 40 organisations when changing their name in order to get their records or documents updated to show their new name. 

Listed below are some of the organisations you need to advise of your change of name. Our Deed Poll Pack contains a more comprehensive list together with notes about what you need to do for each. 

• UK Passport Service 
• Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) (for your driving license)
• Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) (for vehicle registration document)
• Inland Revenue
• Land Registry
• Register of Electors
• National Insurance Contributions Office

The documents that you cannot change are: 

• Birth Certificate *
• Marriage Certificate
• Decree Absolute Certificate
• Past Educational Certificates

*Please note that there are certain circumstances when a birth certificate can be amended to show a new name. See the page changing a name on a birth certificate for further information.