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31 Changing Your Name

1. Introduction

Many people want to change their name at some time in their lives. If you want to change your name for any reason, it is quite straightforward and doesn't have to cost much. This leaflet explains whether you can change your name, and how to go about it.

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2. When may I want to change my name?

3. When am I allowed to change my name?

4. What if I am widowed?

5. What if I enter into a civil partnership?

6. What if I want to change my child´s name?

7. What sort of name can I choose?

8. How do I prove I have a new name?

9. Who should I tell about my name change?

10. Further help

11. About this leaflet

The leaflets in this series give you an outline of your legal rights. They are not a complete guide to the law and are not intended to be a guide to how the law will apply to you or to any specific situation. The leaflets are regularly updated but the law may have changed since this was printed, so information in it may be incorrect or out of date.

If you have a problem, you will need to get more information or personal advice to work out the best way to solve it. See 'Further help' for sources of information and advice.

This leaflet is published by the Legal Services Commission (LSC). It was written in association with Citizens Advice.

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Leaflet version: December 2008