It is a crime to change your name with intent to defraud. Any person over the age of 16 may change their surname to whatever they choose provided that they do not do so for fraudulent purposes. There is no obligation to register your change of surname but you may do so if you wish.

You can change your surname at any time simply through using a different one. But before you can have your name changed on records and documents you must provide documentary evidence to this effect.

A change of name by Deed Poll provides recognized documentary evidence to this effect and allows you to change your surname on records and documents throughout the United Kingdom.

Note: This document is only suitable for UK citizens aged 18 years or older

Included in this Zip file are the following PDF Documents:

1. Change Of Name Document Information
2. Change Of Name Document
3. Change Of Name Letter
4. Instructions for Change Of Name Document

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