Deed Poll Name Change & DBS Check UK: What You Need to Know

What is your new name?

Who is this deed poll for?

MyselfAged 16 or over — £19.99 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 One-off payment — nothing renews Accepted by DVLA & HM Passport Office

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 £19.99

Make your deed poll — £19.99

Your deed poll

A4, print-ready Updates as you type Yours to keep

Common questions

Do I need to disclose my old name on a DBS application after a deed poll?

Yes. DBS application forms ask for all names you have been known by, including previous names. You must disclose your former name. Failure to do so is a criminal offence. Your deed poll is the evidence that the names refer to the same person.

Does my existing DBS certificate become invalid when I change my name?

The certificate does not technically expire due to a name change, but it was issued in a different name. Many employers and organisations will ask for a new check in your current name. Whether your old certificate is acceptable depends on the specific organisation's policy.

Will my criminal record follow me if I change my name?

Yes. The DBS links criminal records to identity, not just names. A name change does not affect what appears on a DBS check. This is why previous names must be disclosed: so the DBS can check across all names associated with your identity.

How do I update my DBS Update Service subscription after a name change?

Log into your DBS Update Service account at gov.uk and update your personal details. If you cannot update online, contact the DBS directly on 03000 200 190. Keep your subscription current so employers can run accurate status checks.

I am applying for a new job. Should I get a new DBS in my new name?

If the role requires a DBS check, apply for a new one in your new name and disclose your previous name on the form. Your employer or the registered body handling the check will walk you through the process. A certificate in your new name removes any ambiguity.