A deed of change of name is a legal document—used in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and some other countries with legal systems based on English common law—for an official name change by a person or family. It is one use of a deed poll.
Some organisations, such as banks and government departments, may not recognise a name change without documentation, such as a deed or statutory declaration. However, an official document is not a legal requirement for a valid name change according to common law.
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