Name Change With Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis UK

What is your new name?

Who is this deed poll for?

MyselfAged 16 or over — £14.99 My childUnder 16 — £19.99

Name you are changing from

First name

Middle name optional

Last name

Name you are changing to

First name

Middle name optional

Last name

A few details about you

Email address

Only used to retrieve your deed poll if you lose it. No marketing emails.

Date of birth

Day

Month

Year

Your current address

Address line 1

Address line 2 optional

Town / City

Postcode

Date of deed

Your witnesses

A UK deed poll requires two witnesses. They must be adults, not related to you, and present when you sign. They do not need to be a solicitor.

Legally recognised across the UK Secure payment via Stripe Instant PDF download No account needed

Add the letter pack All 9 letters written for you and filled in with your details — ready to print, sign and post. £6.99

See the 9 letters

Address included, ready to post

HMRC — tax and National Insurance
DVLA — driving licence

You add the address

HM Passport Office
Bank or building society
GP surgery / NHS
Employer — HR and payroll
Local council — council tax and electoral register
Utilities & broadband
Pension provider

Being straight with you: the DVLA and passport letters are cover letters — a driving licence is changed with the free D1 form, and a passport needs a new application. The letters make the paperwork easier, not different.

Post me printed copies 2 copies on heavyweight 100gsm paper, 1st class next working day — as well as your instant download. £7.99

Deed poll £14.99

Make your deed poll — £14.99

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Common questions

Do I need a gender dysphoria diagnosis to change my name by deed poll?

No. A deed poll requires no medical involvement whatsoever. You do not need a diagnosis, a referral, or any clinical documentation. The process is entirely self-administered.

Can I change my name while I am waiting for a gender clinic appointment?

Yes. Changing your name by deed poll is entirely independent of the NHS gender clinic pathway. You do not need to wait for a clinical appointment or diagnosis. Many people change their name as one of the first steps they take.

Will a diagnosis speed up my name change with any organisations?

Generally not. Organisations update names based on the deed poll, not clinical documentation. A diagnosis may be relevant for gender marker changes (particularly on passports, where a clinician's letter is often requested), but for name changes specifically, the deed poll is the relevant document.

Does my GP need to know about my diagnosis to update my name on NHS records?

No. Your GP updates your name on NHS records when you present a deed poll, in the same way as for any other patient. Your diagnosis is part of your clinical record and is separate from the administrative process of updating your name.

Is my deed poll confidential?

Yes. An unenrolled deed poll is a private document. You share it only with the organisations you choose to notify. It is not publicly registered. Your reasons remain your own.