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changing surname by deed poll

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Dawn

Dawn Report 24 Oct 2004 19:50

does anyone know how to & the intricacies of changing one's surname by deed poll? Since my father disowned me 7 yrs ago I've been toying with the notion to change my surname. As I'm 47 now and probably won't ever get married, I feel I may feel better in myself & move on if I changed it to one of my other ancestors names on my mothers side, but i don't know how to go about it. Any suggestions please?

Speedy

Speedy Report 24 Oct 2004 19:54

At your age you can just star using a name that you have chosen, notify the relivent people ie Doctor, hospital, Socils security, etc...or if you wish make an appoint ment with a soliciter, and ask them to draw up the paper work, it doesn't cost a lot. Bev

Annie

Annie Report 24 Oct 2004 19:54

You might find this site useful, if you're absolutely sure it's what you want to do. http://www.ukdps(.)co(.)uk My ex husband changed his by going to a solicitor and swearing a Deed Poll, he had then to go to another one to have it witnessed. It wasn't very expensive. A

Dawn

Dawn Report 24 Oct 2004 20:26

thanks everyone for your help. have gone onto the web site ukdps and taken notes of what to do. It wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be. Will have to have a long chat with myself, for some strange reason I kinda feel nervous about it now!!! Oh grow up Dawn!! But it will be in my best interests to do this. THANKS

Annie

Annie Report 24 Oct 2004 22:19

just make sure you really want to - would talking to a counsellor or a good friend help before you make the final decision? whatever you decide, Good Luck A

Jean

Jean Report 24 Oct 2004 22:49

I changed mine by deed poll....quite simple but i have known others who have just changed name,not sure how that works i know i had to send copies to inland rev ,nat inurance and things like that also when i applied for passport , no problems though ,I had mine done over 20 yrs ago and it did'nt cost much best go to citizens advice befor you do anything