Organisations
Changing your name with each organisation
What each one asks for, whether it wants the original deed poll or a certified copy, how long it takes and what it costs, from the organisation's own guidance. Where an organisation publishes nothing specific, its category page says what usually applies.
Banks, savings and pensions
Changing your name with NS&I and Premium BondsNS&I will not change a name online: send its change of details form, or a letter with your old and new names and both signatures. Addresses change online.
Changing your name with your bank or building societyWhat banks ask for when you change your name: the deed poll or certificate, in branch, by post or in the app, with NatWest and Nationwide as worked examples.
Government and public services
Changing a director's name with Companies HouseCompany directors and secretaries must tell Companies House their new name: online through WebFiling, or on paper form CH01 (director) or CH03 (secretary). Free.
Changing your name on the electoral registerA new name means registering to vote again: GOV.UK's online service takes about five minutes, asks for your National Insurance number, and is free.
Changing your name on the property register: HM Land RegistryHow to change your name on the Land Register: form AP1, a copy of your deed poll or your marriage certificate, an identity form if you apply yourself, and no fee.
Changing your name on your vehicle log book (V5C)The V5C log book must show your new name: write it in section 3, add a letter and your deed poll, and post the whole log book to DVLA. Free; up to six weeks.
Changing your name with Child BenefitChild Benefit must be told about a change of name, yours or your child's by deed poll, and only the claimant can report it. How to do it through HMRC, free.
Changing your name with DVLA: your driving licenceHow to change the name on a UK driving licence: form D1 from a Post Office, sent to DVLA with your licence and the original evidence. Free; the V5C is separate.
Changing your name with DWP: Universal Credit and the State PensionHow to report a new name to DWP: through your Universal Credit account and journal, or to the Pension Service by phone, online or post.
Changing your name with HM Passport OfficeA change of name means a new passport: £102 online, with your original deed poll and a document showing the new name in use. No countersignature; allow three weeks.
Changing your name with HMRC: tax, National Insurance and Child BenefitHow to tell HMRC your name has changed: online through your HMRC account or the app, free, nothing to post unless asked. Your NI number stays the same.
