Deed Poll for a Child UK: Under 18 Name Change

What is your new name?

Who is this deed poll for?

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

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 £14.99

Make your child's deed poll — £14.99

Your deed poll

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

Common questions

Do both parents need to consent to a child's name change?

Both parents with parental responsibility must usually consent. If one parent refuses, the other cannot simply proceed; a court order may be required. If there is only one parent with parental responsibility, that parent can proceed alone.

Can a child of any age have their name changed?

There is no minimum age. A deed poll can be used to change a child's name at any age, including in infancy. However, for very young children, some organisations may also accept a re-registered birth certificate as an alternative.

Can a 16 or 17 year old change their own name without parental consent?

Technically a 16 or 17 year old can sign their own deed poll, but some organisations will not action the change without evidence of parental consent. A jointly signed deed poll from the young person and a parent with parental responsibility is the most reliable approach.

Will a child's school accept a deed poll for a name change?

Yes. Schools update records when presented with a deed poll and evidence of parental consent. Contact the school's admin office and provide a certified copy of the deed poll along with a brief covering letter explaining the change.

Does changing a child's name affect their relationship with either parent?

No. A name change by deed poll is purely administrative. It does not affect parental responsibility, inheritance rights, or any other legal relationship between the child and their parents.