Change of name by deed poll
Documents you need to send to us
If you changed your name by deed poll, please send us the following:
- an application form
- evidence
There is no fee.
Please see further guidance below to assist you with your application.
Please complete an application form
Please complete Form AP1 to change the register.
In section 7 provide your full name and postal address, including postcode. An email address enables us to acknowledge receipt of your application. We will also email you should we need further information.
To help you, you can read Guidance: completing form AP1 or watch How to Complete Form AP1 (youtube.com).
Send us documents to support your application
Send the completed AP1 form with:
- a certified copy of the deed poll, statement of truth or statutory declaration
- a copy of a document in your previous name, such as a driving licence, passport or utility bill
How to certify a document
To certify a deed as an exact copy of the original please write on the face of the copy document:
“I certify this to be a true copy of the original dated……… signed (in wet ink)……………..name (printed)……………. address…………….date………….”
You must not certify a copy of a document to be a true copy of the original, if you know that this is untrue. If you dishonestly give information or make a statement that you know is untrue or
misleading, you may commit the offence of fraud under section 1 of the Fraud Act 2006 for which you may be prosecuted.
Once we have made a scanned copy, we will destroy the certified copy document.
We may need evidence of identity for parties unless represented by a conveyancer
We ask for evidence of identity for all parties for most applications. This is to reduce the risk of registration fraud.
There are exceptions for some voluntary first registration applications.
How to apply as an individual
If you have a valid UK passport you may use either Form ID1 or Form ID3
If you have a valid UK passport you may use either Form ID1 or Form ID3
If you do not have a valid UK passport please use Form ID1
How to apply for a Company or Corporate Body
Please use Form ID2
Guidance to assist you in completing the form:
Form ID1
A conveyancer will need to verify a Form ID1. Please provide a photo with your form.
Photos must be:
- showing your full face
- in colour on photographic paper
- signed and dated on the back
Completing forms ID1 and ID2 - GOV.UK provides more information.
How to Complete Form ID1 is a YouTube video which may help you.
Form ID2
Completing forms ID1 and ID2 - GOV.UK provides more information.
Form ID3
Both you and the verifier must hold a full UK passport and each of you must supply a copy to us.
Only authorised professionals may verify a Form ID3. They must:
Only authorised professionals may verify a Form ID3. They must:
- be in a profession listed in Part 2 of the Form
- have known you for at least one year
- hold a current valid UK full passport
- provide a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport for each form
- the customer must submit these details with their application
Completing form ID3 - GOV.UK provides more information.
How to complete form ID3 is a YouTube video which may help you.
Where to send your application