Name Change Upon Separation

If you simply took your husband's name when you were married by way of showing your marriage certificate, you have by law 'assumed' his name.  Legally you can still be known by your prior name at any time.  If you want to revert to your maiden name you should only need to show your marriage and birth certificates which will link your names.

Each organisation has the right to set their own documentary evidence required for name change and there are many inconsistencies.  If you are not divorced some companies will insist on a deed poll certificate, even though you are legally entitled to be known by your maiden name at any time.  If an organisation insists upon a deed poll we recommend being persistent and speaking to another company representative and explaining the law.

Because organisations can be inconsistent and some may still insist on a deed poll we recommend updating your driving licence, passport and HMRC first.  Once you have government issued photo ID in your prior name you can show this alongside your marriage and birth certificates.  If after showing government identification in your new name, plus your marriage and birth certificates and an organisation still insists on a Deed Poll, reconsider your options.  Ironically you would be able to close your account and reopen a new one, or open an account with a different organisation.

Make the change as simple as possible

An Easy Name Change kit will ease the transition to your new name.  Save yourself the hassle of calling each organisation to ask what procedure you need to follow, then having to explain your situation.

Our personalised kits provide detailed name change procedures for hundreds of UK organisations.  Simply nominated who you want to notify, then receive a personalised checklist with full information.  If any companies need a letter or have a special form we provide it for you.

When building your name change kit we recommend adding a comment into each letter via our customised cover letter feature.  Your statement could read 'Please find enclosed a copy of my birth certificate and marriage certificate linking my married and maiden names.  I have also included a copy of updated government issued photo ID in my new name as evidence of my name change being finalised.'

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