Deed Poll Name Change: Child Benefit 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

Will my Child Benefit payments stop while my name is updated?

No. Payments continue as normal. The name change is a purely administrative update to your claim record and does not affect payment amounts, eligibility, or the payment schedule.

How do I notify the Child Benefit Office of a name change?

Call the Child Benefit helpline on 0300 200 3100 or write to the Child Benefit Office, PO Box 1, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE88 1AA. Have your National Insurance number and Child Benefit reference number to hand.

Can I update my name on the Child Benefit claim online?

The Child Benefit Office does not currently offer a fully self-service online name change. The quickest route is usually a phone call. You may be asked to send a certified copy of your deed poll by post to confirm the change.

Does updating Child Benefit automatically update my other HMRC records?

No. HMRC manages Child Benefit, PAYE, Self Assessment, and Tax Credits as separate systems. A name change with one does not automatically update the others. You should contact each relevant HMRC service separately.

What if I also want to change my child's name on the claim?

Changing a child's name requires a separate deed poll for the child and the consent of all those with parental responsibility. Once that process is complete, notify the Child Benefit Office separately with the child's deed poll.