Your document

Your deed poll has been generated with the details you provided. Print it on good quality white A4 paper.

What to do next

1. Print your deed poll on good quality white A4 paper.
2. Sign it in front of both witnesses — in both your old name and your new name.
3. Have each witness sign and write their name and address in full.
4. Make certified copies and send them to: your bank, DVLA, HM Passport Office, HMRC, your employer, your GP, and any other organisation that holds records in your old name.
5. Keep the original in a safe place — you may need it again.

Good to know

Your deed poll is legally valid.
You do not need a solicitor or a court to approve it. The wording meets the standard accepted by UK government departments.

Do you need to register it?
No. But you can choose to enrol it with the Royal Courts of Justice if you want it to be part of the public record. Most people do not need to do this.

How many copies do you need?
Send certified copies — not the original. A certified copy is a photocopy with a handwritten note that reads "I certify this to be a true copy of the original" followed by your signature and the date.

What if an organisation refuses to accept it?
Some organisations ask for an enrolled deed poll. You can enrol it at the Royal Courts of Justice for a small fee.