If you decide to change your name, Trueman’s Solicitors can help you to do this with a change of name deed. People want to change their name for a number of reasons and a name change is accepted unless it seeks to defraud or has some criminal benefit. It is possible for people to simply call you by your new name.
Difficulties arise when documentary evidence is required to confirm your identity. A change of name deed or statutory declaration is sensible as other parties and authorities will accept a document more readily than your word.
A change of name deed is drawn up by one of our lawyers which is then signed by you and your signature witnessed. If there are any associated matters to the change of name deed, we can discuss these at the same time.
You may wish to change the surnames of your children. This can be complicated and if the other parent with parental responsiblity does not agree, you will need to apply to the court for an order. Should this situation arise, we can discuss and advise you on the options available.
Please contact us at [email protected] or call 01865722383.
Complaints and Legal Ombudsman Contact Information
You will find the contact details and timescales for the Legal Ombudsman in our Complaints Procedure but for ready reference they are:
Legal Ombudsman, PO Box 6167 Slough SL1 0EH
- within six months of receiving a final response to your complaint
- no more than six years from the date of act/omission; or
- no more than three years from when you should reasonably have known there was cause for complaint