Completing your deed poll is a straightforward process, but it’s important to ensure all steps are done correctly to make your document legally valid. Here’s a detailed guide:

1. Signing Your Deed Poll

To complete your deed poll, you’ll need to sign the document in two places:

  • Above your old name: Use your old signature.
  • Above your new name: Use your new signature.

This demonstrates your transition from your old name to your new name and is a key part of making your deed poll official.

2. Arranging Witnesses

You’ll need two independent witnesses to observe you signing your deed poll. Your witnesses must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be independent, meaning they cannot be family members or live at the same address as you.

Each witness will need to:

  • Sign the deed poll in the designated area.
  • Print their full name and address,

3. Final Checks

Before proceeding, double-check that:

  • You’ve signed both sections of your deed poll correctly.
  • Your witnesses have filled in all their details and signed in the appropriate places.

4. What to Do Next

Once your deed poll is completed and signed, you can begin notifying organisations about your name change. This includes government agencies like The Passport Office and the DVLA, as well as banks, utility companies, and other businesses.

For more information on what to do after signing your deed poll documents, please click here.