+44 (0)330 088 1142 | certificates@vitalcertificates.co.uk How to update your name on your passport with an Unenrolled Deed PollIf you're wondering if the UK Passport Office will accept an unenrolled Deed Poll, the answer is: yes! Note that it's not a legal requirement to update your passport as soon as you change your name, unlike your Driving Licence, so if you have some validity left that you don't wish to lose, you can put it off until your passport runs out. You can request the name change on your passport by either:
Updating your passport will be classed as a renewal, and therefore for an Adult Application will cost £82.50 if you renew online, or £93.00 if you complete a paper form and a Child's Passport will cost £53.50 if you renew online, or £64.00 if you complete a paper form. Before you can apply for the change, you need to request your Deed Poll, which you can do with Vital Certificates online in under 10 minutes! Click below to get started.  Change your name in 3 simple steps Request your Deed Poll certificate online  Sign it together with your 2 witnesses  Use your Deed Poll to update your passport You can have your Deed Poll application completed in under 10 minutes. Our specialists will check over your details and prepare, bind and seal your Deed Poll for you and post it out to you. Once you receive your Deed in the post, you can then send it to the HM Passport Office with a completed renewal form, which you can pick up from your local post office or complete online. Who can change their name with a Deed Poll?Firstly, you need to make sure you meet certain requirements in order to change your name:
If you have just got married, or divorced, and you have your marriage certificate or Decree Absolute, you can use these to update your name on your passport instead of a Deed Poll. This is providing you are using your new name as it's written on your certificate, and not double-barelling or using a different name other than your married/maiden name. If you're not a British National, but you're a British Citizen living in the UK, you may still be able to apply for a UK Deed Poll. You will need to contact the Embassy of your native country to ensure they will accept a UK-issued Deed Poll to update any official ID, such as a non-UK passport, through them. Who will accept my deed poll?      We guarantee 100% acceptance for any Deed Poll issued by Vital Certificates, provided it's been completed and witnessed correctly once you receive it. This includes the DVLA, insurers, HM Passport Office, employers, utility companies, banks, education institutions and anywhere else you need to update your details. We provide an easy-to-follow guide with every Deed Poll order to help you complete the document correctly and if you still need support, our team is always here to help. What our customers sayWhat do I need to provide to update my name on my Passport with a Deed Poll?To update your Passport with a Deed Poll, you'll also need to provide one other piece of documentary evidence that you're using your new name. This could be any of the following which displays your new name:
You'll need to post this, along with an original copy of your Deed Poll to the Passport Office. We always recommend getting several copies of your Deed Poll when you place your order to allow you to update your details faster with several organisations at once, as some can take several weeks or even months to return your original to you. It also protects against loss in the post. Who can witness a Deed Poll?You will need to have 2 witnesses present with you when you're signing your Deed Poll, who will need to counter-sign with you. These witnesses much meet the following criteria:
Once all 3 of you have signed the Deed Poll, it's now a legal document and good to go! Remember that you can't make any changes to the Deed after it's been signed, or it will invalidate the document. Why choose Vital Certificates? 100% Acceptance GuaranteeWe guarantee your Deed Poll will be accepted by HM Passport Office. Professionally PreparedBound and sealed on high quality stock by our specialists. Fast Certificate PreparationWe check and prepare your Deed quickly, before posting it out to you. Ongoing SupportWe email you a easy to follow guide when you place your order on how to use your Deed Poll. Knowledgable StaffOur team were established in 2006 and have years of experience in document preparation. Easy OrderingFast and simple ordering process; request your Deed Poll in as little as 10 minutes! Still got questions?You can either get in touch with our friendly team of specialists who will be able to assist you, or you can read our comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions. Whatever you need, we're here to help!  If you're not sure whether you need a Deed Poll, or want to know more about the process, read our FAQs. Read FAQs If you still have questions and you'd rather speak to a real person, we get it. Our friendly team is here to help today. Get In Touch |
