deed poll

[eileenleech]

my grandaughter has gone online to change her name by deed poll is this legal or has it to go to the courts

[Ethel]

Is it legal. You don't even need to change your name by deed poll - just use a name and inform everyone that is how you are to be known henceforth.

A deed poll just smooths the way.

[eileenleech]

thanks but she is having difficulty with her bank account they say the paper she has is not stamped legally. she has has it witnesses etc...any suggestions

[devcom]

If i were your granddaughter i would just go with one of the main Deed Poll issuing organisations like http://www.deedpollservice.com. It will only cost her about �25 and it is guaranteed to be accepted by all government departments, companies, etc in the UK.

I know from past experience that these DIY Deed Polls are not always accepted.