Change of Name

Change of Name Deed

I BETH NICOLE GORDON of 85 LINCOMBE ROAD have given up my name ROY DOUGLAS BENHAM and have adopted for all purposes the name BETH NICOLE GORDON.

I understand that when I apply for official documents in my new name, such as a British Passport, the relevant authorities may check the history and validity of my old name ROY DOUGLAS BENHAM and new name BETH NICOLE GORDON. They may also check the information in any other supporting documents they have requested.

Signed as a deed on [date] as ROY DOUGLAS BENHAM and BETH NICOLE GORDON in the presence of
[witness 1 name] of [witness 1 address],

and [witness 2 name] of [witness 2 address].

[your new signature], [your old signature]

[witness 1 signature], [witness 2 signature]

The Legal Requirements

Enrol a deed poll with the courts

You can put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ it at the Royal Courts of Justice if you’re 18 or over. It costs over £50 and cheques should be made payable to HMCTS.

Download the guidance and forms for changing an adult’s name - this includes the notification form for The Gazette.

Send your forms and documents to the King’s Bench Division.

King’s Bench Division
Enforcement Section
Room E15
The Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL

How to make your own deed poll

You’ll need 2 witnesses to sign your deed poll. They must be 18 or over.

Some organisations will not accept a deed poll if a witness lives at the same address or is a close relative.

Replace the words in the square brackets with the relevant details.

Change of Name

My planned Change of Name - for when the time is right - and that time is getting close

Change of Name Deed

The Legal Requirements