How Much Does a Deed Poll Cost in the UK?

From free to £150 — here's the full picture, and what you actually need.

£14.99 — instant PDF download Common questions ↓

The cost of a deed poll in the UK varies enormously depending on how you get one. At one end, you can produce a deed poll yourself for free using the standard wording published on GOV.UK — all that is needed is a printer, two witnesses, and a pen. At the other end, a solicitor will charge £50 to £150 to produce the same document on headed paper. In between, online deed poll services range from around £14.99 to £36 for an automated PDF.

The key question to ask when considering cost is what the extra money buys you. A solicitor's deed poll carries no additional legal weight over a self-generated one — the wording is standardised, and no government body certifies or registers deed polls. Higher-priced online services typically include printed copies delivered by post, or simply charge more because their customers do not shop around. An instant digital PDF generated correctly for £14.99 is legally identical to a £36 equivalent.

For most people, the sensible choice is a low-cost online service: you get a correctly formatted deed poll instantly, without the risk of formatting errors that come with doing it yourself, and without the premium charged by solicitors and higher-priced providers. This service charges £14.99 and generates your deed poll immediately on payment — no waiting, no printing costs, no subscription.

How does the cost compare?

Option	Typical cost	Speed
This service	£14.99	Instant download
Other online services	£22 – £36	Instant or posted
High street solicitor	£50 – £150	Days – weeks
DIY (free wording online)	Free	However long it takes you

All correctly completed deed polls carry the same legal weight, regardless of cost.

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

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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Common questions

Can I get a deed poll for free?

Yes. The standard deed poll wording is published by GOV.UK. You can type it up, fill in your details, print it, and have it witnessed — entirely free. The risk is formatting errors or using outdated wording. This service eliminates that risk for £14.99.

Why is there such a big price difference between services?

Most of the price difference comes down to overhead and positioning. Services with physical offices, printed documents sent by post, or solicitor branding cost more to run. Automated online services like this one have minimal overhead and pass that saving on.

Is there a government fee to change your name in the UK?

No. There is no government fee to change your name by deed poll. The only costs are the deed poll document itself (if you use a service rather than DIY) and any fees charged by individual organisations for reissuing documents in your new name (e.g., the Passport Office charges a standard passport fee).

Do I need to pay to enrol my deed poll?

Enrolment (registering the deed poll with the Royal Courts of Justice) is optional and costs around £42 at time of writing. Most people do not need to enrol their deed poll — it is valid without registration. Enrolment simply creates a public record of the name change.

Does paying more for a deed poll make it more legally valid?

No. Legal validity depends on correct wording and proper witnessing — not on what you paid. A £14.99 deed poll from this service is legally identical to a £36 one from a more expensive provider.

How Much Does a Deed Poll Cost in the UK?

How does the cost compare?

1 Your details

2 Witness details

Common questions

Can I get a deed poll for free?

Why is there such a big price difference between services?

Is there a government fee to change your name in the UK?

Do I need to pay to enrol my deed poll?

Does paying more for a deed poll make it more legally valid?

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