How long does it take to change your name by Deed Poll?

Understanding the Timeframe for Changing Your Name by Deed Poll

‍The duration required to complete the process of legally changing your name through Deed Poll can vary based on several factors. Let's delve into each of these aspects to gain a comprehensive understanding of the timeline involved, considering both expediting and potential delays.

1. Application and Processing Time:

Applying for a Deed Poll:

The initial step involves submitting your application for a Deed Poll. This typically takes only a matter of minutes when applying online through our secure checkout system. Upon completion, you'll receive confirmation via email and SMS text message.

Drafting by Paralegals:

Once your application is received, our qualified paralegals meticulously draft your Deed Poll and any necessary Certified Copies. This process is expedited to ensure swift processing while maintaining accuracy and legality.

2. Quality Control and Review:

Stringent Quality Checks:

Following the drafting phase, your Deed Poll and Certified Copies undergo rigorous quality control checks to verify accuracy and compliance with legal standards. Our experienced team meticulously reviews each document to ensure precision and legality.

3. Delivery of Documents:

Dispatching Your Deed Poll:

Once the quality checks are complete, your professionally drafted Deed Poll and Certified Copies are promptly dispatched via Royal Mail post. Standard delivery is typically free, with options for expedited delivery available for quicker receipt.

4. Signing and Witnessing:

Signing and Witnessing Process:

‍Upon receiving your Deed Poll and Certified Copies, you'll need to proceed with signing them as instructed in our comprehensive guides. This step involves careful execution of signatures and obtaining witnessing, which can be facilitated expeditiously with proper preparation.

5. Notification Process:

Notifying Relevant Parties:

After signing and witnessing your documents, the final step involves notifying the relevant entities and organisations about your name change. This process may vary in duration depending on the number of parties to be notified and their respective response times.

Factors Influencing Speed:

Efficiency of Process:

Efficiency in completing each step of the name change process, from application to notification, can significantly impact the overall timeframe.

‍Prompt Response:
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‍ Timely response from involved parties, such as witnessing authorities and organisations requiring notification, can expedite the process.

Potential Delays:

‍Document Verification:

Delays may occur if any discrepancies or errors are identified during the quality control phase, necessitating revisions and reprocessing.

‍Response Time from Authorities:

Some organisations may have longer processing times for updating records, which can contribute to delays in finalising the name change.

By considering these factors and understanding the intricacies of the name change process, you can navigate the journey of changing your name with clarity and confidence, ensuring a smooth transition to your new identity.

How to Apply for a Deed Poll

When considering a name change by Deed Poll, the choice of application method significantly influences the overall efficiency and speed of the process. Among the various options, applying online stands out as the premier and sole method that combines ease, security, and rapid processing into one streamlined procedure. Here’s why the online application is not only your best choice but the optimal path to legally changing your name.

Seamless and Accessible Process:

Universal Access:

The online application can be accessed from anywhere, at any time, offering unparalleled convenience. Whether you’re using a PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, our platform is fully optimised for a seamless experience across all devices.

User-Friendly Interface:

Designed with user experience in mind, our online application form is straightforward and easy to navigate, ensuring that you can complete your application without confusion or delay.

Enhanced Security Measures:

Robust Data Protection:

Security is paramount in the online application process. Utilizing 256-bit SSL encryption, we guarantee the highest level of security for your personal and financial information during the application and payment process.

Diverse Payment Options:

With support for major credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, you have the flexibility to choose your preferred secure payment method.

Immediate Application Confirmation:

Instantaneous Feedback:

One of the major advantages of applying online is the immediate confirmation of your application submission. You'll receive instant notification via email and SMS, providing you with peace of mind and a clear record of your application status.

The Online Application Advantage:

Efficiency:

The streamlined nature of the online application process significantly reduces the time from application to receipt of your Deed Poll documents. Without the need for postal delivery times or in-person visits, you can initiate the name change process swiftly and efficiently.

Accessibility:

The 24/7 availability of the online application system means you can apply at a time that suits you best, from the comfort of your home or on the go.

Simplicity:

The straightforward and guided process eliminates confusion, making it easy for anyone to complete their application without the need for additional assistance.

In summary, the online application method for changing your name by Deed Poll offers an unmatched blend of convenience, security, and speed. It stands as the definitive choice for anyone looking to navigate the name change process with ease and confidence, ensuring that your journey to adopting your new name is as smooth and hassle-free as possible.
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‍Apply Online

The quickest and also most secure method of applying is by applying online. There are a wide range of benefits to applying online, which include -

Faster Turnaround (Dispatched the same working day)

Each order is professionally drafted by our team of qualified paralegals, and then passed onto our admin team to be dispatched, all in the same working day.

More Secure

Our secure checkout is encrypted with 256bit SSL encryption. No card details are stored and the payment is processed securely by Stripe, which is one of the most recognized payment gateways.

More Accurate

When you apply online, you are given several chances to check and make sure that the information you have entered is correct. This makes applying online almost faultless with regards to spelling mistakes or incorrect address's.

Order Confirmation by E-mail & SMS Text Message

Once you have completed your online application, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail, confirming all of your order details, and providing you with an Order number, that you can use for reference when contacting our support team. You will also receive an order confirmation text message to your mobile phone.

Progress Updates

We update you via e-mail and text message at each stage of your order, from when it is received, to being drafted and then dispatched. We keep you updated so you know exactly what's happening with your order.

Apply online really is the most recommended method to Legally change your Name by Deed Poll, you simply apply online using any of the following -

- Smartphone
- Tablet
- Laptop
- PC

Then once completed, you will receive your order within 1 - 2 working days.

To apply online, just select which service is right for you, then click the apply online button on any of the following page -

- Adult Deed Poll Service
- Child Deed Poll Service
- Replacement / Lost Deed Poll Service (Covers Adult and Child)

Post

With many Deed Poll Service providers you can apply by post, by sending all of your details along with a cheque.

We do not recommend this method unless it is the only option you have.

As this will cost you additional money, having to post your application to us, and it will also delay your order by 2 - 5 working days, as it will take this time to arrive and then have to be processed by our admin team before being passed onto our Qualified Paralegal team for drafting.

If you would like to apply via post, please send a cheque, with all of your information, including current name, new name and full address to -

Deed Polls Online,
3rd Floor,
90, 86 Paul St,
London,
EC2A 4NE,
United Kingdom

Which company you use

The main choice that can affect, not only how long it takes to change your name, but also the quality of your Deed Poll, Certified copies and the after purchase support that you receive is which Deed Poll Service Provider you choose to change your name with.

At Deed Polls online we provide a wide range on benefits compared to other providers, some of which include the following -

All orders Drafted & Dispatched the same working day

Each and every order placed with us is drafted and dispatched the same working day. This helps to ensure that every order is delivered within our expected time frame, which is 1 - 2 working days.

Many other companies will either charge you extra for having it drafted sooner or they will simply put a disclaimer on their website stating that their orders are dispatched within 2 - 3 days, which we think is far too long.

Postal Service / Royal Mail

Compared to other Deed Poll providers, we make sure that our orders are dispatched at three points during the day via Royal mail, in the morning, afternoon and early evening. We also provide free standard delivery on every order.

Certified Copies

Firstly what is a Certified Deed Poll / Certified Copy. A Certified Copy of your Deed Poll is a copy, that we have certified as being a genuine copy of the Original Deed Poll that has been hand drafted by our experienced Paralegals.

We draft and certify each copy so that whoever you send your certified copy to will know that it is genuine and legal.

We recommend that you purchase at least 8 - 10 certified copies as it allows you to notify several companies and organisations of your change of name at the same time.

Purchasing Certified copies can really decrease the amount of time it takes you to legally change your name. Part of legally changing your name by Deed Poll is notify all of the businesses and Government organisations such as the DVLA and Passport Office that you have legally changed your name.

To do this you can send them your Deed Poll, with a cover letter (Example cover letter is included with all orders) along with a self-addressed and stamped envelope. The problem with this is, that if you only use your Deed Poll, it is going to take you weeks if not months to Notify everyone.

Whereas if you order certified copies, you can send several, for example 10 out all at the same time. You can also recommend that they keep them for their records, which saves you the cost of return postage.

How many Certified Copies do I need?

We recommend ordering a minimum of 8 - 10 copies, as you will need to notify all organisations with your records of your name change such as Employer, Inland Revenue, Mortgage provider, TV license office etc.

By ordering certified legal copies you can update all official records in weeks, and prevents delays in the process by sending photocopies that will get rejected by all major organisations such as HM passport office, DVLA and banks. (certified copies)

Signing the Deed Poll & Certified Copies

Once you have received your order, you will receive our clear and detailed guides that shows you exactly what you need to do. You will need to sign your Deed Poll in the correct place, in both your current and new name. This takes a matter of minutes to complete.

Getting your Deed Poll & Certified Copies Witnessed

The next step you need to take is to have your Deed Poll and any certified copies witnessed. This involves the witness entering details on all of you documents such as, their full name, occupation, address and signature. Included with your order is a guide "How to witness your Deed Polls & Certified Copies".

For further information about how to witness your Deed Poll and who can witness it, please read the following link

Who can Witness your Deed Poll?

What can you do to speed up the process

To speed up the change of name process, we recommend doing the following -

- Using a Deed Poll service that drafts and dispatches the same working day (Which Deed Polls Online do)

- Make sure that you order the correct amount of certified copies, we recommend a minimum of 8 - 10 certified copies

- Arrange a time suitable for your witness

- Apply Online using our secure online application

If you have any further questions that haven't been answered here or in the rest of our support section then please get in touch on support@deedpolls-online.co.uk

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