Name Change United Kingdom
Everything you need to legally change your name in the UK — whether after marriage, divorce, or by deed poll. All guidance covers England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
UK Name Change Guides
Change Name After Marriage
From marriage certificate to passport, DVLA, HMRC, NHS and more.
Revert Name After Divorce
Reclaiming your maiden name after divorce in the UK — step by step.
Change Name by Deed Poll
How to legally change your name by deed poll in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Passport Name Change UK
How to update your UK passport after a name change.
Driving Licence Name Change UK
Updating your DVLA driving licence — free to do online via gov.uk.
Northern Ireland Name Change
DVA, HSC, and NI-specific agencies — separate guidance for Northern Ireland residents.
The correct order matters
Many institutions require photo ID updated before they'll accept your name change. Follow this order to avoid blocked applications.
Marriage Certificate / Deed Poll
Your foundational document — get certified copies before starting.
UK Passport (gov.uk/passport)
Highest-value photo ID — update before financial institutions. £102 online, £115.50 paper.
DVLA Driving Licence (gov.uk/change-name-driving-licence)
Free to update online. Takes about 3 weeks. NI: Use DVA instead.
HMRC (gov.uk/contact-hmrc)
Update your tax records — affects P60, tax credits, and Child Benefit.
Electoral Roll (gov.uk/register-to-vote)
Legal requirement if your name changes and you are registered.
NHS / HSC — GP, Dentist & National Insurance
Contact your GP surgery and dentist directly. NI residents use HSC not NHS.
Student Loans Company (gov.uk/student-finance)
Free, affects loan repayments. Update online via your student finance account. NI: Student Finance NI.
DVLA / DVA Vehicle Logbook (V5C)
Free, required by law. GB: gov.uk. NI: nidirect.gov.uk/dva.
Workplace Pension & DWP
Update your workplace pension scheme and DWP/Universal Credit if receiving benefits.
Banks & financial accounts
All accounts — current, savings, credit cards, mortgage, investments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get your free UK checklist
Personalised to your situation — every institution you need to notify, in the right order.
Free · No credit card · UK-specific
Related Guides
Australia Name Change Guide
Marriage, divorce, and legal name change in Australia.
USA Name Change Guide
Social Security, passport, and state ID — US guide.
Ireland Name Change Guide
Deed Poll, passport, PPS number — full Ireland guide.
Canada Name Change Guide
Provincial and federal steps for Canadian name changes.
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