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Transgender Name Change by Deed Poll: A Guide for Transgender and Non-Binary Individuals
If you identify as transgender or non-binary and wish to change your name, the most common and recognised method is to do so via a deed poll. While some may have a Gender Recognition Certificate or a new birth certificate showing their new name, most transgender and non-binary individuals will need to change their name by deed poll first.
Advice for Transgender Adults and Non-Binary Individuals
For those seeking a transgender name change or a non-binary change of name, our adult deed poll service allows you to legally update your name on all official documents, such as passports, bank accounts, and medical records. You can also update your title to reflect your gender identity – for example, changing from Miss to Mr or from a gendered title to a non-binary title like Mx.
However, it’s important to note that changing your name by deed poll does not change your legal gender. This can only be done through a Gender Recognition Certificate.
If You Don’t Have a Gender Recognition Certificate
If you haven’t been issued a Gender Recognition Certificate, a deed poll is the only way to officially change your name. By doing so, you can update all your documents, including your passport, with your new name.
If you also wish to change the gender on your passport, you will need:
– Your deed poll showing your new name that aligns with your gender identity
– Medical evidence from a GP or consultant confirming that your gender change is likely to be permanent
While a deed poll helps with your transgender deed poll name change, it won’t legally alter your gender.
If You Have a Gender Recognition Certificate
If you have already been issued a Gender Recognition Certificate, it acts as proof of your name change. However, to obtain this certificate, you must show evidence that you are living under your new gender, which often requires changing your name by deed poll first.
Our Transgender and Non-Binary Deed Poll Service
Our service makes it easy for transgender and non-binary individuals to change their name legally for just £15.99. With our deed poll, you can ensure that all your official documents reflect your new name and title, helping you live authentically under your new identity.
