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this is a free deed poll template which can be used for all legal name changes.

reminder: keep copies all deed polls if you wish to apply for a Gender recognition certificate (GRC).

this guide is specifically for changing your name on utilities such as Gas, Water, Electric, and TV licence (even if you don't have one), and also places such as insurance providers, internet and vets).

Utilities guide

this guide is for changing your name and/or title on your bank account.

Bank guide

this is a template letter you can use to change your name associated with your national insurance (NI) number. If you receive a GRC, this automatically changes, but you can request a change at any point before that. (Please note that you cannot change your gender associated with your NI number without a GRC, this is for name and title change only).

NI template letter

this guide explains how to change your name (and gender marker) on your driving licence and passport.

Identification guide

Blank checklist for you to add your own items (for example, insurances, pet records, pet microchips)

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