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When going through a divorce, people often want to change their surname from their husband’s surname back to their maiden name. The Decree Absolute of your divorce should be sufficient evidence of the change of name to enable you legally to adopt your maiden name. If you wanted to change your name to something other than your maiden name or to change your first name then you may require a change of name deed or to change your name via deed poll online.
Different agencies require different evidence of change of name therefore to be on the safe side it may be worthwhile having a change of name deed prepared by a solicitor as this is a legal document certifying your change of name.
Link to the evidential requirements for changing the name on your passport
If you seek to change the name of your children this will require the consent of all these who have parental responsibility for the children. If this is your intention then you should seek legal advice before taking any steps to change a child’s name.
Link to our webpage about how we can help with 'change of name' issues
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