Changing your name by deed poll (12 common misconceptions)
Channel: Vital Consular
Date: 2022-12-21

In this video, we’ll provide an overview on changing your name by Deed Poll and some of the common misconceptions people have, you can find more detailed information on our blog here: https://blog.vitalcertificates.co.uk/changing-name-by-deed-poll-facts/

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There’s loads of misinformation about Deed Polls, we dispel them here. People think that it’s a lot harder (and more complicated) than it actually is. In this blog, we’re gonna clear that up. I’m gonna go through some of the main misconceptions we get asked about and make sure you know what’s what when it comes to your name change.

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0:00 Intro
0:15 Does a Deed Poll need to be enrolled
0:27 How long do you need to have known your witness
0:41 Does a Deed Poll need to be witnessed by a solicitor 
0:47 Can I use my Deed Poll abroad
0:53 Do I need a Deed Poll to change my title
1:00 Do I need a Deed Poll to go back to my maiden name
1:07 Do I need to transition before changing my name 
1:16 Do Deed Polls expire 
1:22 Can people look up my name change
1:29 Can I only change my name once
1:36 Can I use photocopies of my Deed Poll
1:43 Can I change my name to anything 
2:05 Outro and how to get in touch