Changing your name by Deed poll - easy or hard!?

[ChirpyKez]

Hiya. Wasn't sure where to post this question so here goes anyway! I really want to change my surname {it's horrible and I might be joining the army....}. Could anyone help me and give some advice on how easy or hard it is to do? I think you can do it quite simply online but I'm worried about changing driving license, passport, bank details etc......
I'd really appreciate any help on this.
Thank-you

[sn�gged]

http://www.ukdps.co.uk/HowToApply.html

[ChirpyKez]

Thanks....but I wanted some people who have experience really! That site doesn't tell you the nitty gritty.

[B00]

Hiya

I changed my first name online by deed poll and found everything to be really really easy with all the official bodies. Most places will require a copy of your deed poll certificate as well as your orginal birth certificate when you notify them of your new name.

[jen78]

You can get the deed done easily enough, many online sites and pretty cheap for a solicitor to do.

You should be able to change documents on production of the deed.

Make a list of all things you would need to change and check with each as to their requirements, especially whether they will need to see an original, certified copy or whether a mere copy will suffice.

Obviously, you can't sent the original to more than one person at one time so make sure you prioritise the list and keep a certified copy you have to hand in the meantime.

Do you have any specific questions?

[ChirpyKez]

I am just worred about the pasport and driving license thing more than anything else really - and whether or not it is a further cost as well.

[B00]

Dunno about your driving lisence, as I dont drive, but yes- your passport renewal will cost you.

I know you didn't seem interested, but I strongly suggest you do read that link that snagged posted. It will answer any questions about this process that you may have.

[sn�gged]

Also... beware you will be charged 'by the letter' for your new name change.

Which is why ^^ went for BOO.

Tight arse ;-))

[B00]

No you're not Snagged- least I wasnt. I was charged a flat rate of �34.00 for the name change.

By the letter? Give over! :P

[sn�gged]

I was bl00dy joking!!!

[B00]

oh rofl- sowwy :-(

[kinell]

I changed my name by deed poll to save on expensive personalised car number plates,to match the number on my existing car!

yours,

Mr GKY 24X