People change their names for all sorts of reasons. After a divorce or marriage, following a gender transition, or simply because they want to use a different name. In England and Wales, you are free to use any name you choose, but for official documents, banks, the DVLA, and government bodies, a formal name change document is required.
The most common route is a deed poll, a legal document that records your declaration to abandon your old name and use your new one.
A solicitor-prepared deed poll carries more weight with official bodies than an online service.
Changing a child's name is a separate process and requires either the consent of everyone with parental responsibility, or a court order.
Our family law team handles all aspects of name change, for adults and children, across Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
Our deed polls are professionally drafted documents that carry weight with the DVLA, HMRC, the Passport Office, and financial institutions.
For most adult name changes, we can prepare the documentation quickly and guide you through the notification process.
Where both parents agree, we make it simple. Where consent is refused, we advise on court applications.
Reverting to a previous name after divorce, or changing to a new one entirely, we can prepare the right documentation.
Where you require an enrolled deed poll recorded at the Senior Courts, we handle the enrolment process.
Once the deed poll is prepared, we advise on the process for updating your driving licence, passport, bank accounts, and other official records.
Our Family Law team is here for people, not just cases. Approachable, compassionate, and focused on securing the best possible outcomes for you and your loved ones. Combining specialist expertise with clear, practical advice, they guide you through life’s most challenging moments with sensitivity, integrity, and unwavering professionalism.
