Can you use a different name without legally changing it UK?
You do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name. But you might need a ‘deed poll’ to apply for or to change official documents like your passport or driving licence.
Can you legally change your name in Ireland?
Introduction. There is no formality set out in law in Ireland for the change of a person’s name or the assumption of another name. You may change the name you commonly use by simply adopting a new name.
Does DVLA accept unenrolled deed poll?
Will the DVLA accept an unenrolled Deed Poll? Yes, they will. It’s not necessary to have your Deed Poll enrolled in order to update your driving licence, your passport or any other official ID.
Do you need to register deed poll?
The process of enrolling a deed poll is completely optional. You are not legally required to enrol or register your deed poll anywhere. “Enrolment of a deed poll is not a prerequisite to a change of surname and merely evidences a change in a particularly formal way.”
How long does a deed poll name change take?
between four and eight weeks
Although the whole process can be accomplished in three weeks, most people take between four and eight weeks. To see a list of the record holders you may need to notify of your name change, please click on this link.
What is the difference between an enrolled and unenrolled deed poll?
An unenrolled deed poll is a simple legal statement that you have changed your name. You can conveniently obtain an unenrolled deed poll by applying online without contacting a solicitor. An enrolled deed poll is officially registered at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
Will the passport office accept a deed poll?
Will HM Passport Office accept my deed poll? Yes, your deed poll will be accepted by HM Passport Office. However, note that your passport application will be rejected if: you are changing your child’s name, and you have not supplied written consent from everyone with parental responsibility.
Is deed poll legal?
A deed poll is a type of legal document. While most legal contracts bind two parties to following a course of action, a deed poll is an expression of intention of a single party rather than a promise.
Does DVLA accept deed poll?