Changing full name by deed poll

somebodylikeme

Hi there,

So I'm looking into changing my entire name (first, middle and last names). I understand the process of changing name by deed poll. My question is what do I need to do once that has been executed to get Revenue etc on to my new name? It seems like it could be a bit of a headache getting everything changed and I'm nervous about getting government bodies sorted out without causing any issues.

If anyone could offer some insight into how to get everything official changed over I'd be really appreciative!

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth_family_relationships/problems_in_marriages_and_other_relationships/changing_your_name_by_deed_poll.html

There is some information regarding who requires what. Not a lot but it's a start and you're probably guaranteed there will be some issues

Caranica

Having gone through changing my name post separation the biggest hurdles were banks and passport. Needing multiple proofs of common usage can be tricky.

somebodylikeme

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117815853#Comment_117815853

Thanks for the comment!

Did you change your name via deed poll and register it in the High Court?

I thought that once you had done this you didn't need the same proofs of common usage.

Peregrinus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117815960#Comment_117815960

You mostly don't, but for passports in particular you will. The passport office wants concrete proof not only that you have completed the paperwork associated with a change of name but that you are actively using your new name, and not your old.

Start with the utilities. It's relatively easy to get your electricity bill, etc, in your new name with just the deed poll. Then you can use your bills as proof to change your bank accounts, etc. Change your driving licence as soon as you can; that will give you a photo ID in your new name. Leave the passport 'til last. It is legal to continue using your current passport in your old name for travel purposes until you can get it reissued in your new name.

GM228

To add to what @Peregrinus has said, a change of name by deed poll alone is not accepted (or indeed required in the first place) for a passport name change, common usage is required and proof of such going back at least two years meaning when changing via deed poll you must still use your previous name for passport purposes for at least two years.