Are you planning to change your name because of reasons pertaining to marriage, deed poll, civil partnership, or divorce? Remember, the process can be onerous and expensive. Read on for smart ways of avoiding the pitfalls of your maiden name change, and keeping related costs down.
Getting a New Name after a Civil Partnership or Marriage
Your civil partnership or marriage certificate will not indicate the new surname that you will be using after the ceremony. Yet, you can use the same to prove that you have undergone a name change. So, how do you go about the process of altering your maiden name?
To change your existing surname to that of your civil partner’s or spouse’s (or for double-barreling your joint surnames) you will require your driving license / passport and marriage certificate. You will also have to fill in all the relevant forms concerned with the request for a name change. As a civil partner or married woman taking your partner’s surname, your marriage certificate will be accepted as proof by most financial institutions like building societies and banks.
However, this fails to be the way out in case you happen to be a married man who has taken up your wife’s surname, or are meshing/ double-barreling your surnames. In case either of these situations is applicable to you, it may be preferable to apply for a change in name via a deed poll. Yes, this will serve as an acceptable proof for your name change too.
Travelling on Honeymoon?
Go ahead, organize your honeymoon trip and travel under your newly attained name; you need not be concerned about any legal consequences coming your way. But then, there’s something that needs to be done beforehand. You may like to apply for change in the name given on your passport. The application for maiden name change, vide the form linked to ‘Passports for newlyweds and civil partners’ has to be initiated at least three months prior to your marriage ceremony.
Changing your Maiden Name with a Deed Poll
Now, you will probably ask, “What is a deed poll for change of name?” Well, it is merely a document that comprises of three declarations. These are as follows:
• I am abandoning / letting go of my previous name.
• I will be using my new name everywhere, and at all times.
• I require people to address me by this new name only.
The deed poll with these declarations has to be signed and dated along with your new and old names; yes, both have to be mentioned here. Your newly acquired name should contain both a surname and forename. It should be easily pronounceable. In addition, it should comply with all common sense restrictions as specified in the regulations recommended by the Home Office. You will require the signature of two witnesses who are not related to you in any way too. These witnesses have to sign the deed poll and also share their occupations, names and addresses.
How to Prepare the Deed Poll?
If you are hassled about going through long and cumbersome procedures of creating the deed poll for your maiden name change, then, do know that the process is fairly simple. You can do it yourself too. Just research upon the legal phrases depicted in the related documents linked to the Ministry of Justice and use Form LoC020. You may even seek help from a solicitor or an agency that specializes in name changes; they will be happy to assist you in preparing this deed poll.
If you are okay with going the DIY way, then, draft the declaration and click “Print” for a few copies of the same. Remember to use parchment or high quality paper for this purpose. Get these deed copies witnessed and signed. Once these steps are over, you may present them to all financial institutions and relevant government authorities; they are as good as your marriage certificate.
Changing Your Name after Divorce
If you intend changing your name back to your maiden name post gaining a divorce, you need to revert your bank accounts and ID back to the same too. Here, you’ll require the marriage certificate and your decree absolute for the process to go through smoothly. You may like to go on an alternate path and get your name changed via a deed poll. As in the earlier mentioned case, you may also use these document at all relevant places.
Contrary to what you have been thinking, the processes behind your maiden name change are not really difficult. Getting in touch with the right agencies helps too – they answer all your questions and ensure hassle-free addressing of your immediate needs.
This post was originally published on : https://hitchswitch.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/important-dos-and-donts-of-getting-your-name-changed/
Getting a New Name after a Civil Partnership or Marriage
Your civil partnership or marriage certificate will not indicate the new surname that you will be using after the ceremony. Yet, you can use the same to prove that you have undergone a name change. So, how do you go about the process of altering your maiden name?
To change your existing surname to that of your civil partner’s or spouse’s (or for double-barreling your joint surnames) you will require your driving license / passport and marriage certificate. You will also have to fill in all the relevant forms concerned with the request for a name change. As a civil partner or married woman taking your partner’s surname, your marriage certificate will be accepted as proof by most financial institutions like building societies and banks.
However, this fails to be the way out in case you happen to be a married man who has taken up your wife’s surname, or are meshing/ double-barreling your surnames. In case either of these situations is applicable to you, it may be preferable to apply for a change in name via a deed poll. Yes, this will serve as an acceptable proof for your name change too.
Travelling on Honeymoon?
Go ahead, organize your honeymoon trip and travel under your newly attained name; you need not be concerned about any legal consequences coming your way. But then, there’s something that needs to be done beforehand. You may like to apply for change in the name given on your passport. The application for maiden name change, vide the form linked to ‘Passports for newlyweds and civil partners’ has to be initiated at least three months prior to your marriage ceremony.
Changing your Maiden Name with a Deed Poll
Now, you will probably ask, “What is a deed poll for change of name?” Well, it is merely a document that comprises of three declarations. These are as follows:
• I am abandoning / letting go of my previous name.
• I will be using my new name everywhere, and at all times.
• I require people to address me by this new name only.
The deed poll with these declarations has to be signed and dated along with your new and old names; yes, both have to be mentioned here. Your newly acquired name should contain both a surname and forename. It should be easily pronounceable. In addition, it should comply with all common sense restrictions as specified in the regulations recommended by the Home Office. You will require the signature of two witnesses who are not related to you in any way too. These witnesses have to sign the deed poll and also share their occupations, names and addresses.
How to Prepare the Deed Poll?
If you are hassled about going through long and cumbersome procedures of creating the deed poll for your maiden name change, then, do know that the process is fairly simple. You can do it yourself too. Just research upon the legal phrases depicted in the related documents linked to the Ministry of Justice and use Form LoC020. You may even seek help from a solicitor or an agency that specializes in name changes; they will be happy to assist you in preparing this deed poll.
If you are okay with going the DIY way, then, draft the declaration and click “Print” for a few copies of the same. Remember to use parchment or high quality paper for this purpose. Get these deed copies witnessed and signed. Once these steps are over, you may present them to all financial institutions and relevant government authorities; they are as good as your marriage certificate.
Changing Your Name after Divorce
If you intend changing your name back to your maiden name post gaining a divorce, you need to revert your bank accounts and ID back to the same too. Here, you’ll require the marriage certificate and your decree absolute for the process to go through smoothly. You may like to go on an alternate path and get your name changed via a deed poll. As in the earlier mentioned case, you may also use these document at all relevant places.
Contrary to what you have been thinking, the processes behind your maiden name change are not really difficult. Getting in touch with the right agencies helps too – they answer all your questions and ensure hassle-free addressing of your immediate needs.
This post was originally published on : https://hitchswitch.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/important-dos-and-donts-of-getting-your-name-changed/
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