Change name by deed poll.

[mrk1]

Wasn't sure where this should go, please move accordingly.

 

I want / need to change my name.

Some mods here will know the situation I am in, well if you do that guy is getting very passive aggressive and I have had to press charges with the police as he is continuing to harass me at 9pm at night with emails and texts and now has my full name since when the police messaged him they used my full name, great. He has been threatening to use a tracing agent, and I have met this guy and he looks like no nice guy, I don't trust him.

 

I will be moving house in 2 weeks anyway, planned for some time now, and when I do I want a fresh start so this evil man can not possibly find me.

 

Can someone advice on name change by deed poll, the .gov site is useless, no concrete steps to take.

 

Does't even sem to be a central body to go to? I found this site? Is it legit?

 

Change your name by deed poll (U.K.) | Deed Poll Office

DEEDPOLLOFFICE.COM

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Everything you need to legally change your name in the U.K.

 

 

It appears you just have to copt and paste some words out and send to banks, dvla, councils etc??

 

Any advice welcome, I want to get this sorted today.

[honeybee13]

I can't get onto the link but I'm not sure it's official. Have a look at Change your name by deed poll on the. Gov.uk website. 

 

Are you sure it's worth all this hassle over a court case?  

 

HB

[mrk1]

I sold 270 jewellery pieces to shop. Now threatening with small claims. - General Consumer Issues - Consumer Action Group

 

Yes, this guy is not sane, he is evil in my opinion, I can tell from his threatening emails. He is slightly psychotic - emailing me at 9/10pm ay night "I won't stop till you pay me back".

 

 

I just can't take that risk, I need peace of mind. Police calling me today to take a statement I think, I had to press charges as he had a text from the police to not harass me any more, and lo behold 7 hours later he's at it, and then relentlessly.

 

The .gov site is useless... Just gives you a kind of copy paste thing, but does not tell you what to do..

 

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Change your name by deed poll: Make your own deed poll - GOV.UK

WWW.GOV.UK

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A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or...

 

I am reading in places it costs £42, but .gov mentions nothing.

[BankFodder]

You are entitled to change your surname any time you want and without any formalities. However it is better to register it. There is some system of registration but I'm not sure how it works or where you will find it.
This will allow you to satisfy various authorities for passports et cetera.

Deed poll only refers to your given names. They need to be changed by deed poll.

That's about as much as I know about the subject.

If you find further information then please do let us know.

[mrk1]

I want to change my full name...

There is no clear direction on how to chnage by deedpol?

If I just chnaged my surname all I have to do is choose it and call banks, dvla, council etc and just tell my new surname? Seems odd?

[honeybee13]

I can't post links from my phone but I read that you register a deed poll with the Kings Bench in the Strand. If I understand correctly the information becomes public but I haven't had much time to read today. 

 

HB

 

[mrk1]

Why are there so many dodgy websites telling you they can do it for a fee?

 

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/964986/loc019-adult-eng.pdf

 

It's getting rally frustrating now, absolutely no idea where to go here?!

[Homer67]

Just checking, but how is this person harassing you? Is it by emails and text messages?

 

If so you can block the emails and text messages easily enough or change your email address and phone number which has to be easier than changing your name?

[mrk1]

They (he) is becoming more and more threatening and aggressive.

I want to chnage name because he is threatening t use a trace agent, and I do not trust this thug as far as I can throw him. He's a grunt. I have to consider my own wellbeing now.

[mrk1]

I spoke to DVLA on the phone, seems simple enough, they just asked for a deedpol certificate... but back at square 1, where does this magical certificare come from?

Seems to be no advice, just loads of scam companies online using HM logos.

[mrk1]

The .GOV site just has this..

 

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How to make your own deed poll

Use the following wording:

“I [old name] of [your address] have given up my name [old name] and have adopted for all purposes the name [new name].

“Signed as a deed on [date] as [old name] and [new name] in the presence of [witness 1 name] of [witness 1 address], and [witness 2 name] of [witness 2 address].

“[your new signature], [your old signature]

“[witness 1 signature], [witness 2 signature]”

A specialist agency or a solicitor can make the deed poll for you instead - they may charge a fee.

After you’ve made it, you can use your deed poll as proof of your new name.

 

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Do you just print this off on some A4 laser paper and that's it? So confusing!

[honeybee13]

That's what I read as well. Years ago someone I knew changed his name and it was a simple process of going to see a lawyer or a commissioner for oaths/notary. If any of your local ones are open, you could ring them and ask. 

 

HB

[mrk1]

Right   - Some progress...

So there is no central agency who handles deedpoll, just a rag tag bunch of private companies who act as intermedieries.

It's just a case of choosing the best one.

 

The copy and paste info from .gov I posted above is like a lick of the stamp, does nothing, you need an 'official' cert by an 'official' company who probaly have some special gold stamp or something!

 

I found these guys..

 

How Do I Apply To Change My Name | UK Deed Poll Service

WWW.DEEDPOLL.ORG.UK

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How to apply There are just 2 simple steps to changing your name by Deed Poll You first need to apply for your Deed Poll documentation...

 

I am going to use these.

 

Now the fun part.... Choosing a name... You can be anything you want... Spider Man!

 

[honeybee13]

How much do they charge?

 

HB

[mrk1]

£33 - It's a done deal..

Spider Man - Here he comes!

Edited December 30, 2022 by mrk1

[honeybee13]

So you still have to have the form witnessed?

 

HB

[mrk1]

Yes, just the 1 signature by friend or neighbour, not family.

When I have that I can then start sending to agencies like dvla, banks, councils etc.

[dx100uk]

11 hours ago, mrk1 said:

They (he) is becoming more and more threatening and aggressive.

I want to chnage name because he is threatening t use a trace agent, and I do not trust this thug as far as I can throw him. He's a grunt. I have to consider my own wellbeing now.

wont work forget it.

 

stop being a snow flake.

 

seriously.

 

it will prevent nothing.

 

 

[FTMDave]

Simply block the e-mails and texts!

[Ethel Street]

@mrk1 you say that the gov.uk site doesn't  say how to do it but this page gives you detailed instructions and the forms to use.

 

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-to-change-your-name-forms-loc020-loc021-and-loc025

 

 

 

I'll bet that the company you are going to pay £33 to is just going to send you these. Which are free on gov.uk.

 

You also say that the £44 fee is not explained on gov.uk. But it is clearly explained as far as I can see. There is a difference between an "enrolled" and an "unenrolled" deed poll.

 

"Enrolled" means registered with the High Court. The court fee for enrolling a deed poll is £42.44. It is then on the public record.

 

Do some organisations insist on an enrolled deed poll? Banks? If so it will be on the public record anyone can find out your new name.

 

I agree with others that this seems a very convoluted way to deal with harassment. If this guy doesn't stop the police will eventually arrest him.

 

And I very much doubt that changing your name will prevent a trace agent finding you.

 

 

[honeybee13]

How did this go, mrk1?

 

HB

[mrk1]

Yeah I got the cert through early week. All seems good. Not done any changing with any official agencies yet tho