weapon69

I'm looking to change my surname and i don't know whether to go to a solicitor or use http://www.ukdps.co.uk/WhatIsADeedPoll.html ?

I'm not getting divorced or married or anything like that so i wondered which would be the cheapest way?

Thanks

the moose

http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/basics/changeofname.htm would appear to be a cheaper option

Why change, btw?

weapon69

OK thanks

I currently have my Father's surname and i don't want it.

Brendan Hughes

Any lawyers on here? I didn't think you really needed a Deed Poll, they're just something to make it more "official". I remember applying for a passport and wanting my nickname as my middle name (it's a real name, not "lardy guts" etc ), so we wrote a letter accompanying the application saying it wasn't for nefarious purposes and now I have it on my passport and my driving licence without problems. Talking to someone a few years ago, I understood that a legal document wasn't really necessary.

David Lock

Can't you just edit profile or something

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

I changed my Surname a few years ago too.

I had My Fathers surname but because I haven't seen him since I was about 4 or 5 I promised my Stepdad (who has always been there for me while I was growing up) that when I could I'd change my surname to his. My Father would never let my Stepdad adopt my Sister & I even though he wanted nothing to do with us

I used a local soliciter in Marlow and it was done really easily in one afternoon We got all the paperwork signed then had to go to another soliciters down the road who witnessed it. I then got copies of the paperwork to send of to who it concerned.

Spoon

I think 69 is quite a cool surname.

weapon69

LOL

Paul-how much does it cost to go to a solicitor?

the moose

I think you should be able to print off a form & get it witnessed at a solicitor for less than £50.

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

I did it in early 1999 I think and it was just under £40 IIRC.

weapon69

Just have to choose a name now

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

I kinda like the one you have

Brendan Hughes

Yeah but remember it all disappears when she gets married

Madjay2

im gonna change mine to bond

i have actually been considering this due to situations which have already be described as above but what about all your educational stuff etc etc will it not all be still in ur old name?

weapon69

Yeah it will be in my old name-i've thought about that. But surely it's just the same for women that get married and use their partner's surname?

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

Yes it will be in your old name but you will have paperwork stating that you used to be known by your old name and now you are know as....... That way you just give a copy of the paperwork that you receive from the solicitors to anyone that you need to to show you are the same person.

Easy

weapon69

Yay lol

Madjay2

i dunno maybe its just me but if i was employing someone and wished to look up there educational records and they had there name changed i'd wonder why.

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

And I'd be happy tell them why It's not like I've done anything dodgey and tried to hide my past.

Madjay2

i'd have no trouble telling them why either, its just would they believe u? especially when u hear these stories like Huntley about who I think got his name changed n all therefore new identity from his past

weapon69

erm yeh madjay...so if for example, i changed to my partner's surname, that looks dodgy? lol don't think so.

Apparition

Hiya,
I did this about 18 months ago. Nothing to it ! Did it all online through deed polls online, it basically cost me around £39 plus extras for certified copies. Came to something like £59 altogether. No solicitors were involved, the only pain was having then to inform the powers that be, but thats where the certified copies came into use. I drafted a common letter to everyone and where necessary included the copy. They were all returned to me in due course.
I married my fella last October so it was one job less to do then since it was his name I'd changed mine to ! Also, I gave myself a much desired middle name during the deed poll change, Erin.
Good luck.

weapon69

Apparition-thats who i've decided to use

Midlife......

iTrader: (2)

It's a long story but my wife changed her name before we got married. We used a "statutory declaration" which is better if you have a mortgage etc.

Midlife.....

Nicci

W69,

Are you going to have a poll on names you have chosen?

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

Even better than that will you let us suggest names?

weapon69

I would, but are any of them going to be useable?

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

lol

ajm

Dare you to do a Phoebe from friends and assume the name of Princess Conswayla Banana-Hammock!

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

Or whatever Mike said his name was going to be Can't remember what he said it was though