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Pauline

Pauline Report 12 Oct 2014 19:55

I have a relative who changed her name by deed poll a few years back. What name will her birth certificate be in? Do they change all the records or are they just known by that name from when they change it? Pauline

BeverleyW

BeverleyW Report 12 Oct 2014 20:18

The name of the person is changed from the moment that the document is signed. It does not affect the name the person was born with or any other document such as prior marriage certificates.

Researching:
Weedon - Australia, Hertfordshire; Paterson - Scotland; Elmer - Huntingdon; Ball, Lloyd, Warren - Birmingham; Branson - Bucks;

Pauline

Pauline Report 12 Oct 2014 20:23

thanks!

Dame*Shelly*(

Dame*Shelly*("\(*o*)/") Report 12 Oct 2014 20:45

my daughter changed her name by deed poll
her birth cert is still in the name she was given at birth
but any ID she has to give for jobs ect she has to also show her deed poll cert

Researching:
Re-searching Barber and Marrow Wickhambrook Suffolk

BeverleyW

BeverleyW Report 12 Oct 2014 20:54

I changed my name by deed poll too, years ago, immediately got a passport in my new name and have never in over 20 years been asked for the deed poll document (in fact I don't think I know where it is now).
Maybe it makes a difference if you are married or single at the time.

In any event as mentioned, your birth name is unaffected.

Researching:
Weedon - Australia, Hertfordshire; Paterson - Scotland; Elmer - Huntingdon; Ball, Lloyd, Warren - Birmingham; Branson - Bucks;