Who to notify about changing my name?

Once your Deed Poll has been signed, dated, and correctly witnessed, it becomes a legal document. Your next important task is to inform all the organisations that hold your personal details, so they can update their records and issue new documents in your new name.

It is highly recommended that you send an original Deed Poll document (not a photocopy) to government departments and banks. However, policies can vary. Always check the specific requirements of each organisation before sending your valuable documents.

 Who to Notify: A Comprehensive Checklist

This list contains the most common organisations you will need to contact. While extensive, it may not cover every personal circumstance.

• HM Passport Office (to apply for a new passport).
• Driver & Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).
• HM Land Registry.
• HM Revenue & Customs (for tax and National Insurance records).
• Banks and building Societies.
• Credit card companies.
• Employer.
• Department for Work & Pensions.
• Private Pension company.
• Insurance company (if any).
• Professional bodies.
• School/college/university.
• Your GP, Dentist & Optician.
• Utility companies (water, gas, electricity).
• Internet and telephone service providers.
• Local authorities (for council tax and electoral register).
• TV Licensing.
• Police / Probation Service (should you have any current or pending criminal actions against you to be heard or if you are on the Sex Offenders Register. Similarly, your probation officer if you are on probation).