If i wanted to change my name how would i do legally?

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It's a popular misconception to think you must pay a solicitor to create a deed poll for you. You don't need to do this at all.

All you need to do is write a document vowing to cease using your old name and stating your new name, by which you shall be known from now on. Sign the letter. That's it.

Banks and passport issuing offices accept this. This is your very own deed poll, and it was free.

Derke N

You ned to write a Deed of Change of name.

1 Firstly, you need the wording for the form. See the link. Now change the red text for the correct information in your case.

2 Buy some nice paper to print it onto - I used parchment paper - and print about ten of them, as many places will require originals. While they should be returned to you in due course, they may be folded and or damaged, and you may wish to send out to several places simultaneously. Spare originals are very useful!

3 Buy some "seals" from a stationer's or office supplies shop. These are red circular stickers, with jagged edges. A couple of packets should be enough, and only cost a few pounds. They look like this. If you can't find them locally, you can buy a roll of 100 "Legal seals" from Shaw & Sons (Â£8.80 at time of writing).

Update: You can still do it this way, but the seals are no longer required. If you don't use the seals, then change the wording from "Signed Sealed and Delivered" to "Signed as a Deed". You should change "affixed my seal" to "set my hand".

I have also been advised since I did my deed poll that the following wording should be added for completeness: "Notwithstanding the decision of Mr Justice Vaisey in Re: Parrott, Cox v Parrott, the applicant desires the enrolment to proceed".

4 Find two witnesses. I chose my partner Mike, and our friend Tony. I took them to the pub and bought them a pint to drink while we signed the forms.

5 Armed with printouts, seals and witnesses, sit down and sign your old name and new name on each. Then get your witnesses to sign, and finally place a seal on each sheet (if you are using them). You now have several copies of your deed poll. It's done, there's no going back now!

6 Finally you have to tell people that you have a new name, and by law you MUST do this; you are not allowed to change your name as a way of making yourself harder to find. So if you have any creditors you must tell them, and don't forget to notify the tax man!

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You can call yourself anything you like, as long as it isn't offensive and you don't intend to deceive. You don't need a deed poll to change your name, but you might find it useful if financial institutions require some proof of identity.

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turn 18 and change it

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In the US:

Varies from state to state.

Start with clerk of court.

Fill out paperwork, file and pay fees. Meet any specific local requirements. (Sherif/fingerprints/whatever)

Publish/advertise

Court hearing

Judge ruling

Finding issued, change recorded, paperwork to you to begin
actual change on ID

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