Can I change my passport name with a Deed Poll?

If you change your legal name by Deed Poll, your Deed Poll document will be accepted by the passport office as documentary evidence of your change of name. When you send your passport application form to the Passport Office, you simply need to enclose your Deed Poll document.

Can I change my name in a foreign country?

You can contact each of your US companies directly to ask their name change process and ask if you should send in a letter, email, form, fax or follow any other name change process while you are abroad. You may get lucky and have all your companies accept a name change request from outside the USA.

Do I need a solicitor to change my name by Deed Poll?

Do I need a solicitor? If you are changing your name by deed poll, although you can do it yourself, you might find the services of a solicitor useful. You might wish to have the deed poll witnessed in front of a solicitor for a small fee which gives you additional security.

How does an immigrant change their name?

You can legally change your name without extra court procedures by simply filling in your chosen new name on USCIS Form N-400 (the Application for Naturalization issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS). Part 2, Question 4 of Form N-400 is specifically meant for this purpose.

How long does it take to change your name by deed poll UK?

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.

How long does it take to change name by deed poll UK?

Can I change my name when applying for UK citizenship?

If you want to change your name before applying for British citizenship (or you’ve already changed your name but your identity documents still show your old name), U.K. Visas & Immigration will accept your deed poll (or another form of evidence such as your marriage certificate).

How can I Change my Name in the United Kingdom?

Foreign nationals living in the United Kingdom can change their name by Deed Poll. This is accepted as evidence of your name change. Once a Deed Poll is executed, you can use the document to update all your records.

Do I need a ‘deed poll’ to change my name?

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.

How do I Change my Name If I am a foreign national?

If you are a foreign national and you want to change your name via deed poll click on the button below. You can still use a Deed Poll, but this will only potentially be effective for updating your documents and records in the UK.

How do I Change my Name in Scotland?

There are different rules for changing your name in Scotland. A deed poll is a legal document that proves a change of name. You can change any part of your name, add or remove names and hyphens, or change spelling.