Deed Poll for minors aged 13 and under form

What this form is for

• • Use this form to change the name of a child aged 13 or under
• • Use when both parents consent to the name change
• • Use when you have legal guardianship of the child
• • Use when you want to make the name change legally binding
• • Use when the child is not capable of understanding the implications of the name change

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for submitting this form, but the process should be started when you're ready to make the name change official. Allow sufficient time for processing before you need to use the new name for important documents.

Before you submit

• • Both parents have signed the form
• • Child's current and new names are spelled correctly
• • All sections of the form are completed
• • Form has been properly witnessed
• • Required fee is included
• • Copies of identification documents are attached
• • Form is the most recent version

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain consent from both parents or legal guardians
2. 2Complete the form with accurate information
3. 3Have the form witnessed by an appropriate official
4. 4Submit the form to the Courts Service with the required fee
5. 5Wait for processing and approval
6. 6Receive the official Deed Poll document
7. 7Update all relevant institutions with the new name

Known limitations

• • The name change must not be for fraudulent purposes
• • Both parents must generally consent unless one has sole guardianship
• • The child may need to consent if they are close to 13 years old
• • Some institutions may require additional documentation even with a Deed Poll
• • The Deed Poll may not automatically change the child's name on all records