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Declan Ramsden
Declan is a Content Creator at Vital Consular. He studied English Literature for 4 years before joining the company. Outside of work, he enjoys listening to retro music and reading classic novels – particularly Charles Dickens!
I’m a single parent – can I change my child’s surname?
Whatever your individual circumstances, you’re here because you’re a single parent looking to change your child’s surname. Well, either that or you’re a bit nosey.
Yes – it is possible to change your child’s name as a single parent, but …
A name change after marriage or divorce: How does it work?
There are over 275,000 weddings a year in the UK. 275,000. Think about how much confetti, cake and embarrassing dad dancing that equates to.
It’s also a lot of people who probably have no idea what the actually process is …
Gender Recognition Certificates: Scotland’s Attempted Legislation
As you’ve probably seen, last month Nicola Sturgeon tried to pass Scotland’s Gender Recognition Bill. It caused loads of controversy and, some have argued, even cost her her job.
The Bill tried to make it easier for transgender people to …
Double-barrelling surnames is becoming normalised – but how do you do it?
Are double-barrel surnames posh?
In the not too distant past, we’d only expect to hear double-barrelled surnames in the UK on a segment about pheasant hunting on Countryfile, or a period drama when there’s an obligatory visit to the local
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Changing Name by Deed Poll: Common Misconceptions
There’s loads of misinformation about Deed Polls, and it can put people off taking the plunge. People think that it’s a lot harder (and more complicated) than it actually is. In this blog, we’re gonna clear that up. I’m gonna …
Civil Partnership vs Marriage – What’s the difference?
We’re in 2022 now, and long gone are the days of whiny Mary Whitehouse trying to push her strict opinions on everyone she sees. As the world becomes more accepting, and people are more comfortable in their own skin, family …
Enrolled Deed Poll – What’s The Advantage of Enrolling It And What Happens If You Don’t?
What We’ll Cover
What is an enrolled Deed Poll?
Okay, so first off
How a Deed Poll could change your life
Life’s full of exciting milestones – passing your driving test, getting your first job, your first house, your first love. Defining little moments that help you grow into the person you want to be.
Changing your name can be one …
Name Changes: UK Laws and Rules
Want to change your name? Go for it. Why not? Seriously, it’s easy. Before you do, though, I’d better clue you up on all the rules and regulations – you don’t be choosing a name you can’t use. Which is…
Child Deed Poll – what’s a notification letter?
Kylie Jenner, worldwide celebrity for I’m-not-quite-sure-what, has just announced that she’s changing her son’s name from Wolf because she didn’t think the name suited him. Mustn’t have been covered in fur, howling at the moon. No word yet …
Lost deed poll – what do I do?
So you’ve gone and lost your deed poll. Oops. To be fair, it’s easily done. I know they’re useful and legally powerful and all that but physically they’re just a piece of paper, aren’t they? Pretty easy to lose or …
Getting UK Visas and Documents When You’re Overseas – How To Make It Easy
What kinds of documents you may need
If you’re living overseas, either as a British or non-British national, but need to apply for UK visas or passports from the British Government, you will need official paperwork to be provided to
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Can you change the name on your birth certificate?
You can’t just go around changing your birth certificate willy-nilly. That’d be… daft. There are a few rare circumstances when you can change the name on your birth certificate, though, which is unlucky for me. This could have been a …
Gender Affirmation Process: name changes and birth certificates
If you’re uncomfortable in your assigned gender (and I’m going to go ahead and assume that you are, since you’re reading this) you might want to take steps to change that. I won’t embarrass myself by talking about the medical side …
UK Birth Certificates vs US Birth Certificates
Roll up, roll up, we’re about to witness the bout out of the century. In the blue corner we have UK birth certificates, in the red we have US birth certificates. Which is better? There’s only one way to find …