Name Change to Avoid Harassment or Stalking UK: Deed Poll

Who is this deed poll for?

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

1 Your details

Name you are changing from

First name

Middle name optional

Last name

Name you are changing to

First name

Middle name optional

Last name

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

2 Witness details

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.

Witness 1

First name

Last name

Address line 1

Town / City

Postcode

Witness 2

First name

Last name

Address line 1

Town / City

Postcode

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Tell everyone about your new name — add ready-to-sign letters

Every letter personalised with your details, ready to print, sign and post. Downloaded alongside your deed poll.

Add the letter pack — all 9 letters below £6.99

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.

Deed poll £14.99

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Common questions

Will my name change be publicly visible?

Only if you choose to enrol it with the Royal Courts of Justice. An unenrolled deed poll is private. You do not need to enrol it, and this service generates unenrolled deed polls, which are fully legally valid.

Do I have to tell anyone my previous name when I present my deed poll?

Your deed poll shows your previous name as part of the declaration. You cannot avoid this when presenting it to organisations like banks or the Passport Office. However, only you control who you present the deed poll to.

Can I get a new passport in my new name quickly?

Standard passport applications take up to 10 weeks. A fast-track service is available for urgent cases. Contact HMPO directly if you have urgent safety reasons for needing a new passport quickly.

Will old records still link to my previous name?

Some organisations retain cross-references between old and new names in their internal records. A deed poll changes the name on your records going forward but does not erase historical records held by organisations.

Where can I get additional safety support alongside changing my name?

The National Stalking Helpline (0808 802 0300), Women's Aid, Refuge, and your local police are all available. Changing your name can be one part of a broader safety plan; please do reach out to specialist services if you are at risk.

Changing Your Name for Safety: Harassment and Stalking

1 Your details

2 Witness details

Common questions

Will my name change be publicly visible?

Do I have to tell anyone my previous name when I present my deed poll?

Can I get a new passport in my new name quickly?

Will old records still link to my previous name?

Where can I get additional safety support alongside changing my name?

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