Update Universal Credit After Name Change

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 a name change affect my Universal Credit payments?

No. Your payment amount is based on your circumstances, not your name. A name change is purely administrative and does not trigger a review or change to your award.

How do I report a name change to Universal Credit?

Log into your Universal Credit account and report the change through your online journal, or call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644. Provide a certified copy of your deed poll as evidence.

Do other DWP benefits update automatically when I update Universal Credit?

No. Each benefit is managed separately. You will need to contact the relevant team for each benefit. PIP, ESA, Carer's Allowance, and others each have their own contact processes.

What about Housing Benefit?

Housing Benefit is usually administered by your local council, not the DWP. Contact your local council directly to update the name on your Housing Benefit claim.

Do I need to provide a deed poll or will any name change document do?

A deed poll is the standard legal evidence of a name change and is accepted by Universal Credit and all DWP benefits. Alternatives such as a marriage certificate or decree absolute may be accepted in some circumstances, but a deed poll is the clearest and most reliable document.