Take Husband's Surname Without Marriage

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

Can I take my partner's surname without getting married?

Yes. Any adult in the UK can take any name (including a partner's surname) by deed poll, regardless of marital status. A deed poll is a self-declared legal document that does not require marriage.

Does my partner need to consent or be involved?

Legally, no. The deed poll is your own declaration and does not require your partner's signature or consent. It's good practice to discuss it with your partner first, but the decision is yours.

Does changing my surname give me legal rights as my partner's next of kin?

No. A deed poll is a name change only. It does not create any legal relationship with your partner. Next-of-kin status, inheritance rights, and relationship rights come from marriage, civil partnership, or a will. Not from sharing a surname.

Can my partner also take my surname, so we both change?

Yes. Each person would need their own deed poll. You could each take the other's surname, or you could both adopt the same new hyphenated name; each option requires each person to have their own deed poll.

What if we later break up? Do I have to change my name back?

No. There is no legal obligation to change your name back if a relationship ends. You may choose to change your name again with a new deed poll, but there is no requirement to do so.