What Is A Deed Poll Used For?   Why Do People Change Their Name?

A Deed Poll is used to provide documentary evidence that you have changed you name.

Although under current laws you can call your self what ever you like with out having to sign anything, Most of the agencies and companies require some form of documentary evidence that this has happened.

This the best way to do this is by DEED POLL.

Deed Polls issued by as are accepted by all of the major agencies and banks.

A Deed Poll is commonly used for:

• An unmarried mother who's children's surnames are that of their fathers may wish for her children to use her surname. A Deed Poll would be used for this

• After A Separation. A woman may wish to revert back to her maiden name before any divorce has been finalised. Although if the woman waits until the receipt of a Decree Absolute she would normally be able to use her madden name without the use of a deed poll. Producing the Decree Absolute and her marriage certificate would normally provide evidence

• People Who Just Don't Like Their Name - maybe you just want to be known by another name.

• A New Start - People who have come through a tough period or a tragedy. Sometimes a new start would also mean having a new name.

• Criminal Record -  If you have a criminal record you may wish to change your name. The reasons for this can vary. Often for a clean start or to be disassociated  with your previous character. There are exceptions if you do have a criminal record. please read this special section.

• Associated Name. Somebody with the same name as you has become notorious. For example a name that is in the news for the wrong reasons such as a murder or worse. If you have the same name as this person you may wish to change it.

• Upon Marriage. upon a marriage or a civil partnership. The names couple may wish to use both their surnames and turn it into a double barrel name. A deed poll would be used to do this.

• Name Changed As A Child. Often a child's name will be changed at a very young age for many reasons. IT is possible that this name was not declared or documented anywhere. Later in life when applying for a passport or other reasons will be probably be required to provide evidence of this name change. A Deed Poll should be used for this.

• Civil Partnership - A deed poll can be used after a civil partnership to change either of the partners name.

• Transsexuals - After a gender change operation you may wish to change your name by deed poll.

• Unmarried Couples. A couple may wish to use the same surname as each other. This includes Gay and Lesbian couples. You should use a deed poll for this

 

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