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Sites should also make clear to viewers that "official" deed polls are available for free. Google refuses to comment on individual adverts, or confirm that any sites have been banned from advertising as a result of Money flagging them up. However, a spokesperson says the company does not allow advertisers to break its Adwords policy and it would take "appropriate action" if it discovered sites were not complying.

The official site, which advises on deed poll changes and which allows users to download forms from the Ministry of Justice for free, is gov. But one of the key reasons so many people fail to realise they have a basic legal right to change their name for free is the lack of an official, one-stop government-backed free advisory service.

Although the form you can download from the Ministry of Justice is all you legally need to present to banks and other official institutions in order to change your name, there is nothing on any government website that makes this clear.

There is also widespread confusion in local and central government departments and agencies about what constitutes an "official" deed poll.

A DVLA officer we spoke to was unable to explain what constituted an acceptable deed poll if you wanted to change the name on your driving licence, but kept repeating the "original certificate" must be sent. Similarly, Nationwide building society initially told Money it would reject deed polls which didn't bear "the official seal", but was unable to explain why.

Many online companies will print their deed polls to look like certificates using watermarked paper, embossed with an official-looking seal. But these have no legal status and are not a necessary part of the legal process to change your name — a fact that Nationwide later conceded. As a leading issuer of Deed Poll documents in the United Kingdom, a Deed Poll issued by us is accepted by all government departments, banks, and other organisations.

We provide extensive information on all aspects of the name change process. Please browse our site and read our articles which will guide you through the process of changing your name by Deed Poll. You will also find information on changing names for children and other relevant topics.

Start Your Application If after reading our articles you have any questions, please do not hesitate to Contact Us. Would recommend! The application was easy and my Deed Poll was accepted everywhere I needed to update my name! Thank you so much! For UK Residents age 16 and older. Applications submitted Monday - Friday before 3pm are processed same day!

For UK Residents age 15 and under, to be completed by the party or parties with Parental Responsibility.