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Get a Deed Poll: What you need to know
Have you been thinking about changing your name? Are you wondering how the process works? It sounds very technical and official, and that might be holding you back. But it’s actually really straightforward – take a seat, grab your favourite …
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 …
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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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
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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 …
How to Change My Name: A Complete Guide
So, you want to change your name. It’s quite a big step. Before you jump into it, there are a few things you ought to be aware of – so grab yourself a cup of tea, a couple of biscuits, …