(uk) how much does it cost to change your surname through deedpoll? can you get legal aid for this?How much does it cost to change your surname?I've seen it cheaper if printing the form from email, and sending it back.
But this UK site offering it at 14.99 is reasonable:
http://www.ukdeedpolls.org.uk/
I don't think legal aid is applicable for a deed pole.How much does it cost to change your surname?anything from 80 - 100 quid. No legal aid for it. Its completed within a couple of weeks if that. xHow much does it cost to change your surname?Those who said that you do not need to pay/use a lawyer etc are correct. But here is a link for you to see what to do when changing your name (for free!):
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/famiHow much does it cost to change your surname?My Mum and Dad changed the family name (that being my Dad's surname) to my Mum's surname, this was back in 1995. Our solicitors (Grahame Stowe and Bateson - local office) charged about 56, for me, my Dad and my other sister. The fact that we were using my Mum's maiden name meant she wasn't charged.
A word of warning keep your deed-poll in a safe place, my sister has lost her deed-poll, and because it was ten years ago, and the solicitors don't keep records shes going to have to pay another 56 for another one!How much does it cost to change your surname?In the US, it is the same amount of money, about 200 USD, to change ANY name. All you have to do is go to the courthouse and pick up the paperwork. Fill all that out, pay the fee, and post your new name in the paper for 6 weeks, and tada! new name. UK should have something similar...have you gone to a government website to explore it? Try that first. Good luck!!!How much does it cost to change your surname?depends how you do it....
A solitors letter / declaration is the cheapest and easiest
all you gotta do is photo copy all those letters and mail them to bank, employers, council, HMRC, gas, elec, mortgage etc.
Just like an address changeHow much does it cost to change your surname?dont go for the really cheap ones often not excepted i have just changed my kids name s by deed poll did it on line cost 38 QIUD NO SOLICITOR JUST NEED SOMEONE TO WITNESS SIGNING
type in change name deed poll ukHow much does it cost to change your surname?In the UK, it is a right enshrined in case law since the 18th century that you may call yourslef any name you wish, as long as it's not for financial gain. You just notify everyone concerned and go ahead and use the name. Deed Polls are not necessary.
Quote from Deed Poll website for anyone who doubts me:
Any person living in the United Kingdom aged 16 years and over can change their name to any name they choose simply by using their new name. This is known as changing your name by usage. With few exceptions, you can have whatever name you choose so long as you are not changing your name for fraudulent purposes or to avoid an obligation or debt. Furthermore, there are no restrictions on how often you can change your name.How much does it cost to change your surname?hi lyn i changed my surname about 5 years ago here in Scotland (the law is different in England!) in Scotland you dont have deed poll you just have to go to a lawyer and they make up a affidavit and they sign and you sign it that is then a legal document that you will need to open accounts and things its a very very easy process and they will either do it there and then or that you can pick it up the next day as you have to sign it in front of them hope this helps toots x x x x x
