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.
Bear in mind the document is only part of the picture. Once you have your deed poll, updating your passport and driving licence carries its own fees; the total cost of changing your name in the UK usually lands between £117 and £290 depending on which documents you renew.
The cheapest option is free, and it is legitimate
You have the legal right to write your own deed poll. The wording is publicly available, and a self-written, properly witnessed deed poll is exactly as valid as one from a service or a solicitor. It costs you the price of printing.
What you are risking is the wording. Errors, outdated phrasing or a typo in your own details do not make the document invalid on their own, but they do give an organisation a reason to send it back, and you will not find out until you are already waiting on a passport or a bank. Our walkthrough of making your own covers what to get right.
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Fill in the form, check the preview, pay once. Your PDF downloads straight away — one payment of £14.99, no account and nothing that renews.
What the price actually buys at each level
| Price |
What you typically get |
Worth it? |
| Free (DIY) |
The standard wording, typed up and formatted by you |
Yes, if you are careful and not in a hurry |
| £14.99 (this service) |
Correctly formatted PDF, generated instantly, previewed before you pay |
Yes, for most people |
| £22 – £36 (other online services) |
The same PDF, sometimes with printed copies by post |
Only if you specifically want copies posted |
| £50 – £150 (solicitor) |
The same document on headed paper, sometimes with a consultation |
Only if your situation genuinely needs legal advice |
The document itself is identical at every price point. A deed poll carries no certification mark, no government stamp and no quality indicator. The Passport Office, the DVLA and your bank cannot tell which service produced it, and would not treat it differently if they could.
What to watch for when comparing prices
The headline price is not always the price. Before you pay anywhere, check for:
- Monthly charges. Some services attach an ongoing subscription at checkout, often pre-ticked, described as document storage or membership. This is the single most common complaint about deed poll websites; see why a deed poll site keeps charging you £2.95 a month if it has already happened to you. A deed poll is a one-off document and nothing about it justifies a recurring fee.
- Charges per certified copy. Certified copies are free to make yourself — you photocopy the signed original and certify it by hand. You should never pay per copy.
- Enrolment upsells. Enrolment with the Royal Courts of Justice is optional, costs £53.05 in court fees, and almost nobody needs it. A service presenting it as necessary is not being straight with you.
- Postage priced as though it were the document. Paying a premium for a printed copy is fine if that is what you want, but it is a printing charge, not a legal one.
This service charges £14.99 once. You fill in the form, see the document before you pay, and download the PDF immediately. No subscription, no per-copy charge, no enrolment upsell, and no account to cancel afterwards.