How to Change Your Name With Your Bank (Deed Poll UK)

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

Do all banks require me to visit in person?

No. Requirements vary. Many banks now accept certified copies of deed polls sent by post or uploaded through their app. Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and most high-street banks have in-branch processes, but many challenger banks (Monzo, Starling, etc.) handle this entirely online. Check your bank's specific process.

Will my account number or sort code change?

No. Only the name on the account changes. Your account number, sort code, and all linked services (direct debits, standing orders, online banking) continue unchanged.

Will my bank cards be cancelled immediately?

Your old cards typically remain active until your new ones arrive. The bank will block the old cards when the new ones are issued. Allow 5–7 business days for new cards to arrive, and plan around any recurring card payments during that window.

Do I need to update my mortgage lender as well?

Yes. If you have a mortgage or other secured lending, you should notify the lender separately. They will likely require a certified copy of your deed poll. The mortgage account itself is unaffected; only the name on it changes.

What about PayPal, Monzo, or other financial apps?

Most financial apps allow name changes through their in-app settings or support channels, usually requiring an uploaded certified copy of your deed poll or a photo of it. Contact each service directly, as they all have different processes.