Deed Poll Northern Ireland: What's Different + Cost (2026)

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

Is a deed poll valid in Northern Ireland?

Yes. A deed poll executed in Northern Ireland, or one from England and Wales presented in Northern Ireland, is legally valid and accepted by UK-wide organisations including the Passport Office, DVLA, HMRC, and banks.

Do I need a solicitor to change my name in Northern Ireland?

No, for everyday purposes. A deed poll signed in front of two adult witnesses is sufficient for the organisations most people need to notify. A solicitor is only needed if you require a sworn or enrolled deed poll for a specific legal purpose.

Can I change my name on my Northern Ireland birth certificate with a deed poll?

No. Amendments to birth certificates registered in Northern Ireland are handled by the General Register Office for Northern Ireland (GRONI) and require specific processes. A deed poll is not the route for birth certificate changes.

Is the process different from Scotland?

Scotland has its own preference for statutory declarations (sworn before a solicitor or JP), though deed polls are still accepted by UK-wide organisations. Northern Ireland similarly has a tradition of more formal deed poll execution, but an unenrolled deed poll is accepted in practice for most purposes.

Can I use a deed poll from a Northern Ireland address on my passport application?

Yes. HM Passport Office accepts deed polls from applicants across the UK, including Northern Ireland. Your place of residence does not affect the validity of the deed poll for a passport application.