Change Back to Maiden Name 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.

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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 deed poll to revert to my maiden name after divorce?

Not always. If you want the exact name you had before marriage, your decree absolute plus your original marriage certificate is accepted by most organisations. A deed poll is needed if you want a different name, or if you prefer a single document rather than presenting two.

Can I revert to my maiden name while still married?

Yes. A deed poll can be used to change your name at any time, regardless of marital status. You do not need to be divorced or separated to use a deed poll to revert to a maiden name.

Can I revert to my maiden name after my spouse dies?

Yes. A deed poll allows you to take any name at any time. If you wish to revert to a maiden name after bereavement, a deed poll is the appropriate route, or in some cases your marriage certificate and death certificate may suffice for organisations to process a reversion.

What if I changed my name multiple times? Which name can I revert to?

You can revert to any name by deed poll, including a name from before a previous marriage. A deed poll simply states your current name and your intended name. If you have a complex history of name changes, a deed poll is often the clearest document to use rather than presenting a chain of certificates.

Does reverting to my maiden name affect my children's surnames?

No. Your name change affects only your own legal name. Your children's surnames are separate and unaffected. If you also want to change a child's surname, that requires a separate deed poll signed by both parents with parental responsibility.