Can a 16 year old in the UK legally change there name without parental consent?

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Can a 16 year old in the UK legally change there name without parental consent?
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you have to have parental consent to get married until you are 18, therefore it could be you have to have parental consent for that as well......

Pierre Forgeron

The answer is NO. Syd.

Tigerlily wants blood.

No, but you are entitled to call yourself anything you want within reason. Just tell everyone you wish to be known as .................in future.

Crowkit

I would assume so. You can get married at 16. The bride traditionally changes her name to that of her husband when she gets married, hence changing your name at 16 must be legal.

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