How do I tell you if I’ve changed my name?

To change your name we’ll need a copy of both your old and new signature.

We’ll also need one of the following documents:

• Marriage certificate
• Decree absolute
• Birth certificate
• Change of name deed/Deed Poll (known as Statutory Declaration in Scotland)
• Civil partnership certificate

We can accept copies of original documents provided they’ve been certified by a professional body, such as a:

• Solicitor or notary
• Chartered Accountant
• Bank or Building Society official
• Councillor
• Minister of religion
• Teacher or lecturer

The documents must:

• Say ‘certified to be a true copy of the original seen by me’ in writing
• Be signed and dated
• Have the name printed under the signature
• Include occupation, address and telephone number